buzz off

British  

verb

1. informal (intr, adverb; often imperative) to go away; leave; depart

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buzz off Idioms  

1. Go away, leave. For example, The store owner told the teenagers to buzz off and find another place to hang out. This curt imperative dates from World War I. Also see bug off.

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Example Sentences

I actually struggle to think of a business that would see an employee buzz off to a rival and let them stick around for the afternoon, much less cake and ice cream.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he felt stuck, he would buzz off all his hair as a way to regain control over his body and his life.

From Los Angeles Times

Dame Esther said she was resigned to the fact her own terminal cancer would probably progress to the point she will "buzz off to Zurich" to use the Dignitas clinic before the bill becomes law.

From BBC

Crystal Palace will be buzzing off the back of their big win over West Ham on Sunday.

From BBC

It’s fun when you can see that fire in their eyes when they still get the buzz off it.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• avoid
• break out
• go
• leave
• take off