Phrase guide

walk away from

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To abandon or leave; to shun; to refuse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He decided to walk away from his job after expressing much dissatisfaction with his boss.
  • If you walk away from this offer you will live to regret it.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To escape (a mishap, accident, etc.) with minimal or no injury.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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verb

Meaning 3

To outpace effortlessly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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History

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