Make away with Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To steal or take something secretly; can also mean to kill or get rid of someone, especially in a criminal context.
Usage & Nuances
'Make away with' is formal and often old-fashioned. Mainly means 'steal' in modern English, but can also mean 'kill' or 'dispose of' someone (usually in a crime novel or historical context). Only use this for dramatic or literary effect; not common in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
Someone tried to make away with my phone at the market.
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He planned to make away with the money after hours.
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Thieves tried to make away with the paintings last night.
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In the novel, the villain makes away with anyone who gets in his way.
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They managed to make away with most of the evidence before the police arrived.
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He thought he could make away with the jewelry and nobody would notice.
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