I need to duck off for a while to avoid the crowd.
duck off
idiomTo lie low; to hide.
Origin
disputed originFrom duck + off.
The paparazzi were waiting outside, so the actor decided to duck off through the back exit.
Sensing that the authorities were closing in, the fugitive chose to duck off into the shadows of the alleyway until the coast was clear.
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all duck or no dinner
All or nothing.
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break one's duck
To do something for the first time.
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dead duck
One who is in serious danger or trouble.
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duck down
To crouch in order to hide or protect oneself.
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duck out
To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.
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duck soup
Something which is easy; a piece of cake.
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odd duck
An unusual person, especially one with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.
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sitting duck
An obvious, vulnerable target.