English

up and leave

Meaning: to leave abruptly without warning or explanation
Part of Speech: Verb, Phrase

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base up and leave
3rd person singular present ups and leave
Present participle uping and leave
Past uped and leave
Will future will up and leave
Going-to future going to up and leave
Imperative negative don't up and leave / do not up and leave

Example

He decided to up and leave without saying goodbye.
He decided to up and leave without saying goodbye.

Usage Notes

Used when someone departs suddenly and unexpectedly. Often implies a surprising or inconsiderate action.

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