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Definition run away with in British English

run away with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to secretly leave a place with someone so that you can live together

Example

She ran away with Steven when she was only sixteen.

2

if feelings, ideas etc run away with someone, they make someone say or do something stupid

Example

She was letting her imagination run away with her.

Synonyms and related words
come over return run away with
3

to steal something, or to borrow something without asking

Synonyms and related words
borrow pawn check out steal walk off with rob
4

to win a competition, game, or prize very easily

Example

Brazil were running away with the game in the first half.

Synonyms and related words
win clinch triumph
5

to believe that something is true when it is not

Example

I wouldn't want him to run away with the impression that I don't care.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in suppose
Definition run away with in British English