skip out on (someone or something)

skip out on (someone or something)

To abandon or desert someone or something; to leave someone or something without honoring one's commitment or duty. I can't believe that no-good bum skipped out on his wife and kids! Janet skipped out on the bill, leaving Mary and I to pay for lunch yet again.

See also: on, out, skip

skip out on

v.

To fail to attend something: We skipped out on the lecture and went to a movie instead.

See also: on, out, skip