taking off early
phraseUK /ˈteɪkɪŋ ɒf ˈɜːli/
US /ˈteɪkɪŋ ɔːf ˈɜːrli/
Leaving a place before the usual time.
She is taking off early from work today to see the doctor.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plane lifting into the air ahead of schedule.
The flight is taking off early because everyone is already on board.
3. Starting to become successful very quickly.
Her small business is really taking off early this year.
4. Removing something quickly.
He is taking off early the old paint before repainting the wall.