take French leave
To leave secretly; abscond.
The party was so boring that we decided to take French leave.
While the Smith family was in Europe, the house-sitter packed up all the silver and took French leave.
take it or leave it
To accept something without change or refuse it; decide yes or no. Often used like a command.
He said the price of the house was $10,000, take it or leave it.
take leave of one's senses
To go mad; become crazy.
"Have you taken leave of your senses? "Jake cried, when he saw Andy swallow a live goldfish.
take leave of
To abandon, go away from, or become separated from. Usually used in the phrase take leave of one's senses.
Come down from the roof, Billy! Have you taken leave of your senses?
To say good-bye and leave.
The messenger bowed and took leave of the queen.
take one's leave
take leave of
leave-taking
To say good-bye and leave.
He stayed on after most of the guests had taken their leave.
The messenger bowed and took leave of the queen.
The end of school in June is a time of leave-taking.