Meaning of the word "walk away" in English

What does "walk away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

walk away

US /wɑːk əˈweɪ/

UK /wɔːk əˈweɪ/

to leave a difficult or unpleasant situation rather than dealing with it

Example:

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He decided to walk away from the argument.

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You can't just walk away from your responsibilities.

Synonym:

abandon desert quit flee escape

to leave a dangerous situation without being seriously hurt

Example:

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Despite the severe car crash, he managed to walk away with only minor injuries.

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It's a miracle she could walk away from that explosion.

Synonym:

survive escape emerge unscathed