take French leave
131jump ship — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. run off, depart, take French leave; see escape , leave 1 …
132To walk one's chalks — Walk Walk, v. t. 1. To pass through, over, or upon; to traverse; to perambulate; as, to walk the streets. [1913 Webster] As we walk our earthly round. Keble. [1913 Webster] 2. To cause to walk; to lead, drive, or ride with a slow pace; as, to… …