Make off with
verb phrase
To steal something and escape with it.
The thief made off with the valuable painting during the night.
Often appears as...
- make off with the cash
- make off with the jewellery
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To steal something and escape with it.
The thief made off with the valuable painting during the night.
Often appears as...
- make off with the cash
- make off with the jewellery
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Act
Indicates illegal or unethical behavior, often used in a playful or humorous context.
He made off with all the cookies from the jar like a little cookie bandit.
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Escape
Usually suggests a swift, sneaky or secret departure, especially after taking something.
She made off with the best seats while everyone else was still standing in line.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Can be used literally to describe a theft or figuratively to express getting a good deal.
At the sale, I made off with these shoes for half-price!
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Act
Indicates illegal or unethical behavior, often used in a playful or humorous context.
He made off with all the cookies from the jar like a little cookie bandit.
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Escape
Usually suggests a swift, sneaky or secret departure, especially after taking something.
She made off with the best seats while everyone else was still standing in line.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Can be used literally to describe a theft or figuratively to express getting a good deal.
At the sale, I made off with these shoes for half-price!
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Act
Indicates illegal or unethical behavior, often used in a playful or humorous context.
He made off with all the cookies from the jar like a little cookie bandit.
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Escape
Usually suggests a swift, sneaky or secret departure, especially after taking something.
She made off with the best seats while everyone else was still standing in line.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Can be used literally to describe a theft or figuratively to express getting a good deal.
At the sale, I made off with these shoes for half-price!
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