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Idiom: Walk Away

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To withdraw from a problematic situation.

Example: "Company lawyers told him to walk away from the deal."

To free oneself from a debt such as a mortgage by abandoning the collateral to the lender. To make a strategic default.

To survive a challenging or dangerous situation without harm.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see walk,‎ away.

Example Sentences

1
After the argument, she decided to take a deep breath and walk away.
2
The salesman tried his best to convince me to buy the expensive watch, but I knew I needed to walk away.
3
When the meeting became unproductive and chaotic, the project manager chose to walk away and reconvene later.
4
I always feel a sense of relief when I can walk away from the office at the end of the day.
5
Despite their differences, they were able to have a civil discussion and agree to walk away without hard feelings.

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