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Did the barry

Australian slang meaning to disappear suddenly, leave a place abruptly. Tasmanian; originating from the Australian slang "to do the Harry", which was Australian slang for "to do the Harold Holt" - also meaning to disappear suddenly (after former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt, who disappeared suddenly without a trace in 1967).
"Darryl did the barry when he heard police sirens approaching"

"Woke up hungover beside some girl I didn't know, so I did the barry"

"Where did Shane go?" "Don't know. He did the barry when he saw your face."
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