What does the phrasal verb “walk away with” mean?

What are the definitions of “walk away with”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Win easily.

  She WALKED AWAY WITH the first prize.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “walk away with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb walk away with is to win something easily, often in a competition or contest. It implies that the person was successful without much effort.

What are the different verb forms of “walk away with”?

Root Verb	walk away with
Third Person Singular Present	walks away with
Present Participle	walking away with
Simple Past	walked away with
Past Participle	walked away with

Example

She walked away with the first prize in the competition.

Example

He walks away with the trophy every year.

Example

They are walking away with all the awards at the ceremony.

Example

Last year, our team walked away with the championship title.

Example

The talented singer walked away with the top prize in the talent show.

What kind of phrasal verb is “walk away with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“walk away with” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

She walked away with the first prize.

Example

He walked away with the trophy.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“walk away with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She walked away with the first prize.

Example

He walked away with the trophy.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “walk away with”?

Walk away with a lesson

Learn something valuable from an experience, often after facing a challenge or making a mistake.

Example

Even though we lost the game, we walked away with a valuable lesson about teamwork.

Walk away with a sense of accomplishment

Feel satisfied and proud of one's achievements after completing a task or overcoming a challenge.

Example

After finishing the marathon, she walked away with a sense of accomplishment.

Walk away with a better understanding

Gain a clearer or more comprehensive knowledge of a subject or situation.

Example

After attending the workshop, he walked away with a better understanding of the topic.

Good things to know

Does “walk away with” have an informal or formal tone?

Walk away with is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, depending on the specific context.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “walk away with”?

Synonyms

• win
• succeed
• triumph
• prevail
• conquer
• achieve

Antonyms

• lose
• fail
• surrender
• yield
• submit
• give up