The runner is going away from the rest of the pack.
going away
idiomAhead of the competitors and still increasing the lead.
With a strong final sprint, the cyclist is going away from the other riders as they approach the finish line.
By consistently investing in new technology, the company is going away from its rivals and securing a dominant position in the global market.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas