Meaning of Idiom ‘Run Away With Something’ (Phrasal Verb)
Meaning 1: To take away something quickly and secretly; to steal something and escape with it hastily. Also, run off with.
See Run Away
Examples Of Use
“The thief ran away with the expensive painting. It had been left unattended in the back of a truck.”
“My son ran away with someone’s car. The police are looking for him.”
“I left a tip and some grabbed it and ran away with it.”
“Some kid ran off with my bicycle.”
“My little brother ran off with the football. We’ll have to get yours to play the game.”
Meaning 2: To easily surpass others in some situation, especially a competition, and win by a large margin.
Examples Of Use
“He ran away with the title. No opponent stood a chance against him.”
“The Bulldogs ran away with the championship today.”
Meaning 3: If one’s feelings, imagination, thoughts, etc. run away with them, they fail to control them and thus may be led to do something foolish.
Examples Of Use
“You’re letting your imagination run away with you. He’s always been as faithful as a puppy.”
“My thoughts are running away with me. I can’t seem to get to sleep at night.”
“The actor ran away with the Best Actor award and several others.”
