walk off with

The phrase "walk off with" is commonly used in both American and British English to describe winning something easily or taking something without permission.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To take something without the owner's permission.

Example

  • Someone walked off with my jacket at the party.

B2Competitions

(informal)To win a prize or competition with little effort.

Example

  • She walked off with the first prize in the talent show.

C1Performing Arts

(informal)To make the strongest impression in a performance compared to others.

Example

  • The newcomer walked off with the show, receiving a standing ovation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "walk off with":

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