Paglayo (en. Distance)

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Synonyms

to avoid or distance oneself from a situation

When there's a problem, I just distance myself from the mess.

Pag may problema, paglayo na lang ako sa gulo.

when you don't want to get involved

Dude, let's just distance ourselves from here to avoid drama.

Dude, paglayo na tayo dito para wala tayong drama.

to escape or avoid responsibility

He always distances himself from tasks, he's losing again.

Laging may paglayo sa kanya sa mga gawain, talo na naman siya.