Meanings
How to pronounce "take a powder":
AU
To leave without saying goodbye; leave quietly, run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.
Example Sentences
1
Mark needed to finish his work early, so he decided to take a powder.
2
Instead of facing the consequences, Rick decided to take a powder.
3
Feeling overwhelmed, Sarah decided to take a powder and go for a walk.
