Walk off

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phrasal verb

To leave a place, especially without finishing your work or completing an activity.

He got angry and simply walked off, leaving us to finish the plan.
Visual representation of "walk off" - to leave a place, especially without finishing your work or completing an activity

Often appears as...

  • walk off the job
  • walk off in a hurry
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Emotional Exit

Used when someone leaves a place abruptly due to emotions, often anger or frustration.

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After the heated argument, she walked off in tears.
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Incomplete Tasks

Implies leaving without completing responsibilities or tasks that were expected to be finished.

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He walked off without submitting his report.
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