walk away

verb

Meaning

To withdraw from a problematic situation.
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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

walk away from(English)get away(English)come away(English)step back(English)let go(English)back out(English)back down(English)shake off the dust from one's feet(English)

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Sources

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