Meaning of go quietly | Babel Free

Definitions

To leave one's current location or position without protest or kicking up a fuss.

Examples

“"Look⟳ you, Mynheer Poots," exclaimed Philip, red with passion; "you have⟳ but to choose⟳, — will you go quietly, or must I take⟳ you there? You'll not trifle with me."”

“Q. The black people were permitted to go home, if they would go quietly? A. Yes, sir; there was no disarmament; no attempt⟳ to disarm them. Q. And the white people agreed to go home quietly? A. Yes; I think⟳ there was an express⟳ stipulation made, that those who had violated the law should be prosecuted — to let⟳ the courts take⟳ their course.”

“"If you will go quietly with us we will employ⟳ no force⟳," said the man in uniform; "otherwise we must use⟳ these;" and Haldane shuddered as light⟳ steel manacles were produced. "These men are officers like⟳ myself, and you see⟳ that you stand⟳ no chance with three of us." "Well, lead⟳ on, then," was the sullen answer⟳. "I will go quietly if you don't use⟳ those, but if you do, I will not yield⟳ while there is a breath of life in me."”

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