walk off with

1. Steal, as in Someone walked off with my suitcase . [Early 1700s]

2. Also, walk away with . Win easily, as in Our team walked off with the pennant , or He expected a tough opponent, but to his surprise he walked away with first place . [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Haaland will be the favourite to walk off with the boot again because of his clinical finishing and City's dominance of games.

From BBC

There was lengthy stoppage time following a worrying head injury for Liverpool's Gemma Bonner, who left the pitch with blood across her face but was able to walk off with support from medical staff.

From BBC

Robinson stayed down on the field for several minutes and finally was able to walk off with help.

From Seattle Times

The Braves rallied from a four-run deficit and had a chance to walk off with the win in the ninth after pinch-runner Luke Williams stole second and third.

From Washington Times

“To be able to walk off with a par … that was huge, obviously, with momentum and everything. Puts me in a good spot of have a chance tomorrow.”

From Seattle Times

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