Slope off

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Usually Unnoticed

The phrase often implies leaving without drawing attention, not simply exiting. Slide

During the chaos, Sarah managed to slope off to her room.

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Slightly Negative

Can suggest avoidance of responsibility or leaving when it's inappropriate to do so. Slide

After messing up the work schedule, he sloped off before anyone noticed.

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Colloquial Use

More common in casual speech among British English speakers. Not often used in formal writing or speech. Slide

I'm bored at this party; I might just slope off.

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