make a grand exit
To depart from some place or situation in a very dramatic, ostentatious, or conspicuous manner. I do want to make a grand exit from our wedding reception, but the thought of releasing doves and having them flying around us just freaks me out. The athlete made a grand exit in the final game of her career, scoring a record seven goals with an incredible 23 shots on goal.
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