To Run from Your Creditors.
"We went looking for Danny Baxter, who owed Mr. Hank two grand. We were gonna put the screws to him, but that wily fucker had gone on French Leave; knowing Danny and what a snowbird he is, I'm gonna bet that he's in Miami. We'll find him sooner or later."
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I've actually heard someone use this phrase, and they called it "taking French leave." It was my ancient landlady complaining about the guys who skipped out without paying rent.
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