Waltz off Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɔɫs/, /ˈwɔɫts/ /ˈɔf
WAWLTS awf
wˈɒlts/ /ˈɒf
WOLTS of
Definition
To leave or walk away from somewhere or something in a relaxed, confident, or unconcerned way, often when others might expect more difficulty or guilt.
Usage & Nuances
'Waltz off' is informal and often used to criticize someone for leaving a situation too easily or without facing consequences. Commonly appears as 'waltz off with', meaning to take something casually. Not used for literal dancing unless joking.
Spanish: irse como si nada - marcharse tranquilamentePortuguese (BR): ir embora como se nada - sair tranquilamentePortuguese (PT): ir-se como se nada fosse - sair tranquilamenteChinese (Simplified): 若无其事地离开 - 轻松离开Chinese (Traditional): 若無其事地離開 - 輕鬆離開Hindi: बिल्कुल सहजता से चले जानाArabic: انصرف وكأن شيئاً لم يكن - غادر بسهولةBengali: অবলীলায় চলে যাওয়া - খুব সহজে চলে যাওয়াRussian: уйти как ни в чём не бывало - спокойно уйтиJapanese: 何事もなかったかのように立ち去るVietnamese: bước đi một cách thản nhiên - rời đi một cách bình thảnKorean: 아무렇지 않게 떠나다 - 가볍게 떠나다Turkish: hiçbir şey olmamış gibi uzaklaşmak - rahatça ayrılmakUrdu: بلکل آرام سے چلے جانا - بغیر پروا کے جاناIndonesian: pergi begitu saja - pergi dengan santai
Example Sentences
He just waltzed off after the argument.
basic
She waltzed off with all the credit.
basic
Don't just waltz off without saying goodbye.
basic
She waltzed off like she owned the place.
natural
He just waltzed off with my sandwich!
natural
After failing the test, he waltzed off without a care in the world.
natural