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TAKE THE QUIZ“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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