English / idiom
Fly the Coop
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To leave, escape, or slip away from an organization or confining place quietly and swiftly
In context
01
When regulatory auditors arrived unannounced, the compromised chief financial officer had already flown the coop.
02
If top executives fail to reward exceptional contributions, their best research engineers will inevitably fly the coop.
Synonyms
escape,slip away,make a bolt
Antonyms
remain loyal,stay put,hold one's ground
Collocations
fly the coop quietly,prepare to fly the coop,manage to fly the coop