leave without saying goodbye; not to refuse; not to shirk
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to leave without saying goodbye
Most commonly used in the fixed phrase '不辞而别' (to leave without taking leave).
He left without saying goodbye, which took everyone by surprise.
That guest left without bidding farewell yesterday; he didn't even take the gift.
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He is impulsive and often leaves without saying goodbye.
You should say hello when you leave; don't just go without saying anything.
Nobody likes people who just leave without saying goodbye.
verb
not to shirk; not to refuse; to gladly undertake
formalOften used in formal contexts or idioms to indicate willingness to endure hardship or accept a task.
To fix the road as soon as possible, the workers spared no effort, working day and night.
To find the missing child, he went through all the surrounding villages without complaining of the hardship.
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As long as there is a chance, he is willing to endure any hardship to give it a try.
Following your instructions, I would not refuse even if it meant death.
To defend the motherland, the soldiers would face death without flinching.