walk away with (something)

phrasal verb

walked away with (something); walking away with (something); walks away with (something)
informal
: to win (something) especially in an easy way
He walked away with first place.

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Whomever wins the auction is set to walk away with more than just a powerful sports car. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 But this is only true of the seniors who walk away with diplomas, which was 61 of 71 seniors in 2023. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025 On certain days, such as the birthday of former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, visitors are allowed to walk away with a free book. Kalpana Sunder, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025 And passengers in first and business class on its long-haul flights will walk away with skin care products from U.K. luxury brand Bamford, as well as signature products such as a dental kit, earplugs, a cooling body gel and a sleep mask. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for walk away with (something)

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“Walk away with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20away%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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