make away with
The phrase "make away with" is commonly used to describe taking something unlawfully or getting rid of something entirely.
Definition
B2Crime
(informal)To steal or take something unlawfully.
Example
- The burglar made away with the expensive paintings.
B2General
(informal)To get rid of or eliminate something.
Example
- They decided to make away with the old furniture.
C1Violence
(informal)To kill or destroy someone or something.
Example
- The mobster made away with his rival.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make away with":
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