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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What was great was everyone got to walk away with some money. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024 The twins sisters walk away with a grant worth $300,000 in addition to mentorship from a lauded industry professional. —

Essence, 17 Oct. 2024 If one person tries to take $100 in the early rounds, the other is likely to retaliate, and both walk away with nothing in future rounds. —

Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 And while the movie may be more about capturing the spirit of the night than the exact events, many viewers may walk away with some questions about a llama, a fire, and an aggressive censor. —

Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for walk away with (something)

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