English Expression · Intermediate
walk away
To withdraw from a problematic situation
Pronunciation: say walk away
Meaning
To withdraw from a problematic situation.
Example
Company lawyers told him to walk away from the deal.
Company lawyers told him to walk away from the deal.
Practice tips
- Practice walk away out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.