run away with

present singular third person runs away with · participle present running away with · past ran away with

1. To leave secretly with another person, often with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.

   She ran away with my best friend.

2. To steal something and physically escape with it.

   The robber ran away with some valuable paintings.

3. To be misled (by).

   Don't run away with the idea that this money will solve all your problems.

4. To overwhelm, get the better of.

   He allowed his emotions to run away with him.

5. To be superior or outstanding in something.

   Team USA ran away with the medal count.

   1 more example

   It had been suggested Napoli's fans struggle to form an attachment with the Italy team and their silence throughout the first half and reaction at half time suggested they could hardly wait to get back to throwing their passion and fire behind their own team as they run away with Serie A and chase the Champions League.

   2023 March 23, Phil McNulty, “Italy 1-2 England”, in BBC Sport