blow the coop

blow the coop

To leave or escape (something). This lecture is so boring. Come on, let's blow the coop and go get a drink somewhere! I'm definitely blowing the coop when I turn 18—I can't wait to have a little freedom!
See also: blow, coop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • coop
  • fly the coop
  • fly the coop, to
  • coop up
  • dip out
  • hen fruit
  • burg
  • a one-horse town
  • one-horse town
  • extreme
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But, when Erica begins demanding Anton's attention, armed with the cringe-inducing line, 'Can't you see I'm broken?' we're ready to blow the coop.
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