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walk away with

B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To win something (like a prize or award) very easily, or to leave with something.

Literal meaning: To walk away while carrying something — transparent in the literal sense.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To win a prize, competition, or award, often easily or by a large margin.

"She walked away with three gold medals at the national championships."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 informal

To leave a place taking something with you, sometimes unexpectedly or without permission.

"The thief walked away with a laptop and several cameras before anyone noticed."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral

To gain something valuable (such as experience, a lesson, or an impression) from a situation.

"I walked away from the seminar with a completely different view of the industry."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

The winning sense is very common in sports and entertainment journalism. Often implies that the victory was surprisingly easy or dominant. Also used to describe stealing (informally), though 'make off with' is more common for theft.

Commonly used with

prize trophy award title medal gold

Forms

Base
walk away with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
walks away with
he/she/it
Past simple
walked away with
yesterday
Past participle
walked away with
have + pp
-ing form
walking away with
continuous

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Synonyms

win take home claim carry off scoop pocket

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