Phrase guide

run away with

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To leave secretly with another person, often with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • She ran away with my best friend.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To steal something and physically escape with it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The robber ran away with some valuable paintings.

Meaning relationships

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To be misled (by).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Don't run away with the idea that this money will solve all your problems.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To overwhelm, get the better of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He allowed his emotions to run away with him.

Meaning relationships

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To be superior or outstanding in something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Team USA ran away with the medal count.

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

21 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 私奔 (sībēn) — leave secretly with another person — see also elope
  • Finnish: karata — leave secretly with another person — see also elope
  • German: mit jemandem durchbrennen — leave secretly with another person — see also elope
  • Polish: uciekać potajemnie z partnerem — leave secretly with another person — see also elope
  • Polish: uciec potajemnie z partnerem — leave secretly with another person — see also elope
  • Chinese Mandarin: 偷走 (tōuzǒu) — to steal
  • Chinese Mandarin: 攜物潛逃 /携物潜逃 — to steal
  • Finnish: saada saaliikseen — to steal
  • Polish: kraść i uciekać — to steal
  • Polish: ukraść i uciec — to steal
  • Chinese Mandarin: 受騙 /受骗 (shòupiàn) — be misled
  • Chinese Mandarin: 上當 /上当 (shàngdàng) — be misled
  • Chinese Mandarin: 被誤導 /被误导 (bèi wùdǎo) — be misled
  • Finnish: erehtyä luulemaan — be misled
  • Polish: dawać się zwieść — be misled
  • Polish: dać się zwieść — be misled
  • Chinese Mandarin: 遙遙領先 /遥遥领先 (yáoyáolǐngxiān) — to be superior
  • Chinese Mandarin: 勝出 /胜出 (shèngchū) — to be superior
  • Chinese Mandarin: 出類拔萃 /出类拔萃 (chūlèibácuì) — to be superior
  • Finnish: voittaa liput liehuen — to be superior
  • Polish: być lepszym — to be superior