词组 | walk something off |
释义 | (redirected from walk something off)walk it offTo attempt to alleviate an injury, typically a leg or foot injury, by walking until the pain dissipates. Typically used as an imperative, sometimes one intended to be humorous. I'm sure it's only a bruise. Just walk it off. There's only a little bit of blood. Walk it off! I tried walking it off, but I really think I broke something in my foot. walk off1. To depart very quickly or suddenly, especially in a brusque, angry manner. He walked off in a huff when Jennifer implied that his father was a failure. 2. To alleviate or ameliorate the negative effects of injury or condition by walking around. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "walk" and "off." Feeling dazed from the collision, Jack stood up and tried walking it off. You can't just walk off a gunshot wound, Dan—we need to get you to a hospital right away! 3. To lose weight or burn calories through extensive and vigorous walking. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "walk" and "off." I've set a goal for myself to walk off at least 20 pounds by this summer. No thanks, I think I'll go on foot—I'd like to walk that meal off. walk offto walk away; to leave on foot abruptly. She didn't even say good-bye. She just walked off. He walked off and never looked back. walk offv. 1. To leave abruptly by walking: My friend got angry and walked off in the middle of our conversation. 2. To reduce or eliminate some pain or stiffness by walking: I pulled my leg muscle a little bit, but I walked it off. The athlete walked off the muscle cramp before the game. 3. To lose some amount of weight by walking: She walked off ten pounds. He walked five pounds off. 4. To shed the weight gained by consuming something: You'll have to walk off all that chocolate cake. If I eat this doughnut, I'll walk it off this afternoon. 5. walk off with To win some prize or award easily or unexpectedly: My student walked off with first prize. 6. walk off with To steal something: Someone walked off with my wallet. walk off/away with1. To win easily or unexpectedly. 2. To steal. |
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