What is another word for take powder?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪk pˈa͡ʊdə] (IPA) 
"Take powder" is an old fashioned expression that means to leave in a hasty or cowardly manner. There are several synonyms for this phrase such as, "to make a run for it," "to take flight," "to bolt," "to flee," "to escape," and "to abscond." These phrases all convey the idea of leaving quickly or unexpectedly. Other phrases that could be used as synonyms for "take powder" include "to do a runner," "to hit the road," "to scatter," "to skedaddle," and "to make oneself scarce." These expressions are commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is quickly departing from a situation.
