hop the twig
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hop the twig
Where it comes from
Originally in reference to a bird eluding hunters by hopping branches.
verb hops the twig · hopping the twig · hopped the twig
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Synonym of run away, (originally) especially from creditors.
Similar: run away
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Synonym of play truant, to avoid or run away from school.
Similar: play truant, to avoid or run away from school
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Synonym of die.
Similar: die
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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