really must go
I really must go
I truly have to depart. Used especially when one's intention to leave has already been stated. Thank you for the drink, but I really must go now. I'd love to stay longer, but I really must go now.
See also: go, must, really
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(I) really must go.
an expression announcing or repeating one's intention to depart. Bob: It's getting late. I really must go. Jane: Good night, then. See you tomorrow. Sally: I really must go. John: Do you really have to? It's early yet.
See also: go, must, really
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- depart
- depart for (some place)
- depart for some place
- go away
- Go away!
- going away
- (it's) time to push off
- depart this life
- (one) has got to push off
- (one) has to push off