take leave of
Idioms-
Also, take one's leave of . Depart from, say good-bye to. For example, Sorry but I have to take leave of you now , or After the movie we'll take our leave of you . [Mid-1200s]
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take leave of one's senses . Behave irrationally, act crazy, as in Give them the keys to the house? Have you taken leave of your senses? [Late 1800s] Also see come to one's senses .
Example Sentences
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It also doesn’t sound like you’d take leave of your senses merely upon seeing Julie in the flesh.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2020
We need bodies sufficiently stable to allow us moments of bliss and adventure when, secure in the knowledge that they exist, we can then take leave of them.
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2019
“And they tend to mesmerize those who look at them. For some viewers, they then take leave of their senses.”
From The New Yorker • Jan. 7, 2019
The best pop music holds up a mirror up to society; and the best summer songs reflect a time of year when we collectively take leave of our senses.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2017
‘I am sorry to take leave of Master Bombadil,’ said Sam.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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