(I've) got to take off
(I've) got to take off
I need to leave. Well, I've got to take off. It was lovely to see you, as always. Got to take off before I miss my train!
See also: off, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(I've) got to take off.
Fig. a phrase announcing one's need to depart. (See also (I) have to shove off for other possible variations.) Mary: Got to take off. Bye. Bob: Leaving so soon? Mary: Yes. Time to go. Bob: Bye. "Look at the time. I've got to take off!" shrieked Alice.
See also: off, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- (Now) where was I?
- be off with you
- be off for (something)
- be off for sth
- (one) (had) better be off
- be well off for (something)
- be well off for something
- break off
- base off (of) (something else)
- bounce off the walls