skip town

Word got out that Paez had snitched, and he skipped town.

George skipped town, leaving the Clippers to join the Philadelphia 76ers, and Leonard, who has dealt with injuries during his tenure with the Clippers, will be out indefinitely because of inflammation in his right knee.

“Everybody skipped town,” Ruiz said, “and he’s the only one who decided to stay and face justice.”

The Louisiana Republican, speaking at an event in Florida, said he was “confident and optimistic” Congress will pass legislation before lawmakers skip town for the holidays in mid-December.

“Coach, on the last game, skipped town and never seen him again,” he said.