Walk away with
verb
To win a prize or recognition in a competition.
She walked away with the first prize in the painting competition.
Often appears as...
- walk away with the prize
- walk away with the award
verb
To gain something easily or unexpectedly.
In the business deal, he was able to walk away with a neat profit.
Often appears as...
- walk away with profit
- walk away with benefits
verb
To leave a situation, especially a difficult one, without suffering any consequences.
After the scandal, he surprisingly walked away with his reputation intact.
Often appears as...
- walk away with reputation
- walk away with dignity
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To remove something valuable illegally.
The thieves walked away with several priceless artifacts from the museum.
Often appears as...
- walk away with artifacts
- walk away with jewelry
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To win a prize or recognition in a competition.
She walked away with the first prize in the painting competition.
Often appears as...
- walk away with the prize
- walk away with the award
verb
To gain something easily or unexpectedly.
In the business deal, he was able to walk away with a neat profit.
Often appears as...
- walk away with profit
- walk away with benefits
verb
To leave a situation, especially a difficult one, without suffering any consequences.
After the scandal, he surprisingly walked away with his reputation intact.
Often appears as...
- walk away with reputation
- walk away with dignity
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To remove something valuable illegally.
The thieves walked away with several priceless artifacts from the museum.
Often appears as...
- walk away with artifacts
- walk away with jewelry
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Competition Success
Use when describing a clear victor in any competitive event or field.
He walked away with the championship title after the final match.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal Walking
The phrase doesn't mean actual walking; it's a figurative way of winning.
Even without competing, she walked away with the best student award.
Pro Tip 1/2Competition Success
Use when describing a clear victor in any competitive event or field.
He walked away with the championship title after the final match.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal Walking
The phrase doesn't mean actual walking; it's a figurative way of winning.
Even without competing, she walked away with the best student award.
Pro Tip 1/2Competition Success
Use when describing a clear victor in any competitive event or field.
He walked away with the championship title after the final match.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal Walking
The phrase doesn't mean actual walking; it's a figurative way of winning.
Even without competing, she walked away with the best student award.
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