skip off

British  

verb

1. informal (intr, adverb) to leave work, school, etc, early or without authorization

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Example Sentences

The capsule's angle of approach had to be precise: too shallow and Orion might skip off the atmosphere like a stone off water; too steep and the heat would be damaging.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“I think I’m ready to skip off into the meadow,” Nicky jokes, before doing just that.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023

If Serhiy Rebrov’s team skip off with the spoils this evening, expect news articles anticipating developments, alongside comment pieces and perhaps a sidebar.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2015

If there is inadequate propulsion initially, the rocket can lift hesitatingly, which is potentially dangerous, because the weapon can lose its heading, or worse, skip off the ground or be deflected by an obstacle.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2012

"How is one to know that she wouldn't skip off on the second?"

From The Treasure by Norris, Kathleen Thompson