run away with (something)

run away with (something)

1. To flee with something that one has stolen. The kid ran away with a bunch of candy while her friend distracted the store owner.
2. To give the best performance and succeed handily in something. It was pretty even for the first half, but the Chargers ran away with the game after they got that interception in the third quarter. The whole production was great, but the woman who played Harriet ran away with the show, if you ask me.
3. To treat something, especially something unrealistic or outlandish, as being definitely true or destined to happen. His book appeared on a local bestseller list, and now he's run away with the idea of being a famous author. Local tabloids are running away with the notion of the mayor being a part of a big conspiracy.
See also: away, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

run away with someone

 
1. to flee in the company of someone. Frank arrived on the scene, saw what had happened, and ran away with the other boys. Tom ran away with Bill to a place where they could hide.
2. [for two people] to elope. Jill ran away with Jack, much to her father's relief. Jill and Jack ran away with each other.
See also: away, run

run away with something

 
1. to flee with something in one's possession. The crook ran away with the watch. Someone ran away with that lady's purse.
2. to capture or steal a performance by being the best performer. Henry ran away with the show, and everyone loved him. The dog ran away with the whole performance.
See also: away, run
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

run away with

1. Also, run off with. Hurriedly make off with someone or something, as in She ran away with the boy next door, or The children ran off with the ball. [Early 1600s]
2. Win handily, as in The film ran away with all the important awards. [Early 1800s]
3. Get the better of, as in Sometimes his enthusiasm runs away with him. [Late 1600s]
See also: away, run
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • run off with (something)
  • store
  • candy store
  • be like a kid in a candy store
  • devil (someone or something) for (something)
  • devil for
  • when (one's) back is turned
  • when one's back is turned
  • when your back is turned
  • lose the thread