Disappear off the face of the earth意思

"Disappear off the face of the earth" is an English idiom that means to vanish completely, as if one had literally disappeared from the surface of the earth. It suggests a permanent or at least very thorough disappearance, often used to emphasize the sudden or unexpected nature of the vanishing. This phrase is often used metaphorically and is part of a larger set of expressions that use "face of the earth" to indicate a complete absence or a thorough search.

For example:

"After the scandal, he decided to disappear off the face of the earth and start a new life somewhere no one would ever find him."

In this context, "disappear off the face of the earth" implies that the person wanted to be gone for good, to the extent that it seemed as if they had literally vanished from existence.