Phrasal Verb - jetting off
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.Definition
To travel by airplane, usually implying a quick or unexpected departure.
Jetting off is a phrasal verb that combines the meaning of the verb 'jet' (travel by airplane) with the meaning of the verb 'off' (depart, leave). It is often used to describe a quick or unexpected departure, as one might say 'I have to jet off to the airport' or 'They jetted off on their vacation last night'.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have to finish packing, I need to jet off to the airport in an hour. |
| 2 | My boss just told me I have to jet off to New York for an emergency meeting. |
| 3 | We jetted off to Bali for our honeymoon without telling anyone. |
| 4 | The plane was delayed, so we couldn't jet off until the next day. |
| 5 | She jetted off to Paris for fashion week and came back with a suitcase full of clothes. |
| 6 | They jetted off to London for a business conference and returned exhausted. |
| 7 | I was supposed to jet off on a weekend getaway, but had to cancel due to a family emergency. |
| 8 | He jetted off to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. |
| 9 | We jetted off to Tokyo for a cultural exchange program and learned a lot. |
| 10 | She jetted off to Rio de Janeiro for the Carnival and had the time of her life. |