peace out
Americaninterjection
verb phrase
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Slang. to leave; take off; depart.
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Slang. to experience complete peace or mental relaxation.
Example Sentences
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“To lift millions from poverty. To give young people hope for the future again. To forge peace out of conflict, strength out of hardship and new industries on the ruins of hollowed-out towns.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
He’s very much into focusing on his personal growth, spouting such mantras as, “If you put peace out in the world, you get peace back.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
"There's been nothing but love, unity and peace out here," said John Van Vleet, a protester whose three daughters were offering coffee to those up and about.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2022
Or do I trust his actions—which have been a continuation of the same pattern of trying to keep me off balance and control the relationship—and just peace out?
From Slate ● Jan. 22, 2020
You sitting in the back of a car with your homeboy and maybe some babes and things just peace out for you.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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