Shuffling off means to depart or walk away from a situation or place. It could also imply leaving in a quiet or unobtrusive manner. Synonyms for this phrase include sauntering away, ambling off, tiptoeing out, sneaking away, departing discreetly, and fading into the background. Other expressions that could be used are slipping out, skulking off, creeping away, or slinking away. Slipping away could also imply leaving unnoticed or inconspicuously. Furthermore, shuffling off could also indicate leaving in a somber or gloomy manner, which could be expressed as trudging away, marching off, or departing dejectedly.