1 B2 idiomatic informal
To win a prize, award, or competition easily and decisively.
"She walked off with first prize at the science fair."
inseparable
walk off with
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To take something, either by winning it easily or by stealing it casually.
In plain English
Take something away with you — either you won it or you took it without asking.
What does "walk off with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To steal or take something that does not belong to you, in a casual or brazen manner.
"Someone walked off with my umbrella while I was having lunch."
inseparable
Usage tip
Context determines whether the sense is positive (winning a prize) or negative (theft). The theft sense implies the taking was easy and almost brazen.
Words that pair with "walk off with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
prize trophy award medal title wallet
How to conjugate "walk off with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
walk off with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
walks off with
he/she/it
Past simple
walked off with
yesterday
Past participle
walked off with
have + pp
-ing form
walking off with
continuous
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