I have to return some video tapes - A fancy way of saying you need to get the hell out of there.

A fancy way of saying you need to get the hell out of there. It’s a cover-up for running from something, someone, or a really bad situation.

I have to return some video tapes. I’m running from my math test.

I have to return some video tapes. I don’t want to hear my brother’s voice anymore.

I have to return some video tapes. I can’t face my mom’s face.