run away with

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run away with

verb runs away with · running away with · ran away with · run 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.

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