ease (on) out (of something)

ease (on) out (of something)
ease (on) out (of something)
1. Lit. to continue moving out of something, slowly and carefully. •

I was able to ease on out of the parking space, but only with difficulty.

I looked both ways and eased on out.

2. Fig. to leave something, such as an office or position, quietly and without much embarrassment. •

The bum finally eased on out of office without much public notice.

He eased out while the press was concerned with some other crisis.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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