Walk away
verb
To leave a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
When the argument became too heated, he decided to just walk away.
Often appears as...
- walk away from problems
- walk away from arguments
verb
To abandon, especially a project, deal, or relationship.
The investor chose to walk away from the deal.
Often appears as...
- walk away from relationships
- walk away from business deals
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To survive or escape something unharmed or undamaged.
It's a miracle that he was able to walk away from the car accident without a scratch.
Often appears as...
- walk away from accidents
- walk away unscathed
verb
In sports, to win easily without much effort.
With their teamwork and skill, they were able to walk away with the victory.
Often appears as...
- walk away with victory
- walk away with the game
Usage tips
Approving
Sport
verb
To leave a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
When the argument became too heated, he decided to just walk away.
Often appears as...
- walk away from problems
- walk away from arguments
verb
To abandon, especially a project, deal, or relationship.
The investor chose to walk away from the deal.
Often appears as...
- walk away from relationships
- walk away from business deals
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To survive or escape something unharmed or undamaged.
It's a miracle that he was able to walk away from the car accident without a scratch.
Often appears as...
- walk away from accidents
- walk away unscathed
verb
In sports, to win easily without much effort.
With their teamwork and skill, they were able to walk away with the victory.
Often appears as...
- walk away with victory
- walk away with the game
Usage tips
Approving
Sport
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Avoidance
Used when someone prefers not to engage in an argument or situation that may escalate.
I tend to walk away when politics is discussed.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Distance
Indicates creating space from a problem for mental well-being.
She walked away to gather her thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Avoidance
Used when someone prefers not to engage in an argument or situation that may escalate.
I tend to walk away when politics is discussed.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Distance
Indicates creating space from a problem for mental well-being.
She walked away to gather her thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Avoidance
Used when someone prefers not to engage in an argument or situation that may escalate.
I tend to walk away when politics is discussed.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Distance
Indicates creating space from a problem for mental well-being.
She walked away to gather her thoughts.
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