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Difference between Go away with something and Walk away with something

go away with something

1. succeed in stealing smth.:

  • The thieves went away with all belongings of the passengers including their clothes.

2. (often negat.) form an idea or belief:

  • It is easy but wrong to go away with the idea that the Buddha was a very special kind of preacher.

walk away with something

1. = go away with something 1:

  • He said the one time he was a victim, thieves walked away with a variety of items, including his tools and stereo.

2. = go away with something 2:

  • How can he walk away with the idea that this behavior is unacceptable until he is told that it is unacceptable?

3. take attention from the rest of the performance, etc.:

  • Once again the petite blonde girl with the huge voice walked away with the show.

4. win smth. such as a competition or a prize easily:

  • It came as no surprise that The Gold, the best team, walked away with the championship.