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walk away

idiom
Meaning

To withdraw from a problematic situation.


Examples
SIMPLE

The deal was unfair, so I decided to walk away.

CONTEXTUAL

He realized the argument was going nowhere and chose to walk away before things got worse.

COMPLEX

Despite the immense pressure to accept the flawed contract, she maintained her integrity and chose to walk away from the negotiation entirely.

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  2. 02

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    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  3. 03

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  4. 04

    bang away

    to strike or hit repeatedly

  5. 05

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  6. 06

    beaver away

    To work hard at a task.

  7. 07

    blaze away

    To fire (firearms) repeatedly.

  8. 08

    blow away

    To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.

Last updated April 17, 2026