up and away
Americanadverb
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upwards and into the distance, as if floating out of sight.
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off to a good start.
verb (used without object)
interjection
Example Sentences
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The Sun will be very low in the western sky during the eclipse so ideally find somewhere with a clear, unobstructed view towards the west - somewhere high up and away from trees and buildings.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Worryingly for the Reserve Bank of Australia, core inflation beat market expectations in the fourth quarter, adding to concerns that inflation is continuing to move up and away from its 2.5% target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
When an incident on the island threatens to paint Wash, wrongly, as a murderer, Titch takes him up, up and away in his beautiful balloon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
Finally looking up and away from her phone for the first time in God knows how long, Romy locks eyes with Samuel, calming the dog halfway down the sidewalk.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2024
The stern kicked off the ledge, slapped him up and away, clear of the raft, completely in the air.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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