But like the career paths of so many Israeli politicians, his exit stage left was really a prelude to entering stage right: I'll continue to serve, Peres told NEWSWEEK.
an orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract
Hyphenation
an or·der·ly and un·e·vent·ful departure, timed so as not to de·tract or dis·tract