walk off with
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
Take something away with you — either you won it or you took it without asking.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To win a prize, award, or competition easily and decisively.
"She walked off with first prize at the science fair."
Grammar: inseparable
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Context determines whether the sense is positive (winning a prize) or negative (theft). The theft sense implies the taking was easy and almost brazen.
Commonly used with
prize trophy award medal title wallet
Forms
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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