walk off



walk off

to walk away; to leave on foot abruptly. She didn't even say good-bye. She just walked off. He walked off and never looked back.
See also: off, walk

walk off

v.
1. To leave abruptly by walking: My friend got angry and walked off in the middle of our conversation.
2. To reduce or eliminate some pain or stiffness by walking: I pulled my leg muscle a little bit, but I walked it off. The athlete walked off the muscle cramp before the game.
3. To lose some amount of weight by walking: She walked off ten pounds. He walked five pounds off.
4. To shed the weight gained by consuming something: You'll have to walk off all that chocolate cake. If I eat this doughnut, I'll walk it off this afternoon.
5. walk off with To win some prize or award easily or unexpectedly: My student walked off with first prize.
6. walk off with To steal something: Someone walked off with my wallet.
See also: off, walk

walk off

/away with
1. To win easily or unexpectedly.
2. To steal.
See also: off, walk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aquilinus-Ancient Roman
Tara (1)TAHR-ə, TER-ə, TAR-əEnglish
Tyrelltie-RELEnglish (Modern)
Odharnait-Irish
ThurstanTHUR-stənEnglish (Rare)
&Aelig;&Eth;Elwine-Anglo-Saxon