disappearing act
Noun
Meaning
disappearing act (plural disappearing acts)
A sudden disappearance; the act of leaving unexpectedly.
Synonyms
Examples
Night before last Dinah did her disappearing act again.
Despite the date's disappearing act, social media has been quick to start making their travel plans.
The odd thing is that every time he’s caught a break or been given some enviable opportunity, he’s pulled his disappearing act or made a questionable decision that doomed him.