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UK//ʃiː tʊk ɒf ɒn ʌs//US//ʃi tʊk ɔf ɑn ʌs//

Meaning of She took off on us

To leave suddenly or quickly.

In simple words: She left quickly without telling us.

She took off on us in a sentence

  • When she realized it was time, she took off on us without a word.
  • He was shocked when she took off on us during the meeting.
  • The dog took off on us, chasing a squirrel down the street.
  • I can't believe she just took off on us like that!
  • They took off on us before we could say goodbye.

How to use She took off on us

This phrase is often used in casual conversation. Suitable for informal contexts but may not be appropriate in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

verb + off + preposition + pronoun

Memory hint

Imagine someone suddenly leaving a party, like a magician disappearing - they just 'took off'.

Related words

Collocations with She took off on us

  • took off suddenly
  • took off quickly
  • took off unexpectedly

Synonyms for She took off on us

  • departed
  • left
  • vanished
  • fled
  • absconded

Common mistakes with She took off on us

  • Confusing with 'took off' as an airplane departure.
  • Misusing 'on us' with other prepositions.
  • Using in overly formal situations.

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Frequently asked questions about She took off on us

What does She took off on us mean?

She left quickly without telling us.

What is the definition of She took off on us?

To leave suddenly or quickly.

How do you use She took off on us in a sentence?

When she realized it was time, she took off on us without a word.

Can you give another example of She took off on us?

He was shocked when she took off on us during the meeting.

What are synonyms for She took off on us?

Common alternatives include departed, left, vanished, fled, absconded.

What words go with She took off on us?

It commonly pairs with took off suddenly, took off quickly, took off unexpectedly.

What are common mistakes when using She took off on us?

Confusing with 'took off' as an airplane departure. Misusing 'on us' with other prepositions. Using in overly formal situations.

How do you pronounce She took off on us?

US: //ʃi tʊk ɔf ɑn ʌs//, UK: //ʃiː tʊk ɒf ɒn ʌs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is She took off on us formal or informal?

"She took off on us" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use She took off on us?

This phrase is often used in casual conversation. Suitable for informal contexts but may not be appropriate in formal writing.