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Phrase(s): run away with something
1. to flee with something in one’s possession. • The crook ran away with the watch. • Someone ran away with that lady’s purse. 2. to capture or steal a performance by being the best performer. • Henry ran away with the show, and everyone loved him. • The dog ran away with the whole performance. run back to come back, running. • She ran to the barn and then ran back. • Tom ran back, very much afraid., Phrase(s): run away with someone
1. to flee in the company of someone. • Frank arrived on the scene, saw what had happened, and ran away with the other boys. • Tom ran away with Bill to a place where they could hide. 2. [for two people] to elope. • Jill ran away with Jack, much to her father’s relief. • Jill and Jack ran away with each other.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Also, run off with. Hurriedly make off with someone or something, as in She ran away with the boy next door, or The children ran off with the ball. [Early 1600s] 2. Win handily, as in The film ran away with all the important awards. [Early 1800s] 3. Get the better of, as in Sometimes his enthusiasm runs away with him. [Late 1600s]
American Heritage Idioms