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Blau machen
Literally 'to make blue,' it means to take an unauthorized day off from work or school. It is the standard colloquial term for playing hooky.
Examples in context
Er hat heute einfach blau gemacht.
He simply skipped work today.
Ich habe Lust, morgen blau zu machen.
I feel like playing hooky tomorrow.
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