take a walk
v.— «Take a walk: To duck out of a controversial vote, or to miss a vote as a favor to a lobbyist or colleague.» —“Legislative glossary: A guide to understanding lege-speak” Austin American-Statesman (Texas) Jan. 9, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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