run away with

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]

Example Sentences

Across from him, redshirt freshman Marcelles Williams has started the last three games, but hasn’t by any means run away with the job.

From Los Angeles Times

“Don’t worry. He’s not going to run away with anything.”

From Salon

Since this season’s finale, which sees Mark abandon his outie’s wife, Gemma, to run away with the anarchic Helly, Britt Lower, who plays the character, has observed fans’ impassioned response to that cliffhanger.

From Los Angeles Times

The wagers will decide what kind of season this will be, whether this is a year in which the Dodgers will run away with the NL West or one in which they will have to fight until the final days of the regular season to determine which team is granted a first-round bye in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t think anyone is gonna run away with it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• capture 
• hijack 
• seize 
• snatch 
• steal