“away from”

The following 9 entries include the term away from.

away from home

idiom

: not at one's house

a world away from

idiom

: completely different from (something)

break away from

idiom

: to get away from (someone or something) especially by using force or effort often used figuratively

come away from

phrasal verb

: to move away from (an area, place, etc.) often used figuratively

get away from

idiom

: to go away from (a place) often used figuratively

get away from it all

idiom

: to go on vacation

home away from home

noun phrase

: a place that is as pleasant and comfortable as one's own home

shy (away) from

phrasal verb

: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.

take away from (something)

idiom

: to reduce the value or importance of (something)


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