skip, ditch, sluff... no matter what you call it, it's the same thing

"cough cough... i'm sorry but there's no way i can work today. i'm sick. very sick."
excellent.
you should act or something. like, maybe do some community theater, because that performance you just gave was amazing.
you now officially have the day off.
excellent.

and you intend to take full advantage your truancy so you...

DRIVE TO LAS VEGAS
SPEND THE DAY IN THE CITY