Pull a disappearing act In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull a disappearing act", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-11 04:02

Meaning of Pull a disappearing act

Synonyms:

do a vanishing act , pull a vanishing act

Pull a disappearing act phrase informal

To leave or disappear abruptly or without warning, especially in order to avoid doing something.

Mia always pulls a disappearing act when it's time to wash the dishes.

It is typical of him to pull a disappearing act just when there is work to be done.

Peter were trying to pull a disappearing act when his mother told him to repair the car.

Other phrases about:

love 'em and leave 'em

To seduce and make someone think you're in love with them (the fact is that you're not) then leave them

beat feet

To flee or run

blend/fade into the woodwork

Behave in a way that does not capture any attention; to disappear or hide.

set off (for some place)

To leave a place, especially to start a journey

I'm history

I'm leaving

Grammar and Usage of Pull a disappearing act

Verb Forms

  • pulled a disappearing act
  • pulling a disappearing act
  • pulls a disappearing act
  • to pull a disappearing act

The verb "pull" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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