Meaning of 'AWOL'
What does the saying 'AWOL' mean?
Idiom: AWOL
Meaning:
AWOL stands for "Absent Without Leave", or "Absent Without Official Leave". Orignially a military term, it is used when someone has gone missing without telling anyone or asking for permission.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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