walk-off
Americannoun
verb
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(intr) to depart suddenly
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(tr, adverb) to get rid of by walking
to walk off an attack of depression
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to make someone walk so fast or far that he or she is exhausted
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to steal
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to win, esp easily
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Etymology
Origin of walk-off
First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase walk off
Example Sentences
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“Walk-off grand slam,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
He has played four years in Los Angeles and won two, with the walk-off grand slam to end one World Series game and a walk-off home run to end an 18-inning World Series game.
From Los Angeles Times
Ethan Dalumpines had the walk-off hit.
From Los Angeles Times
The Pittsburgh second baseman, known as a defensive wizard, hit a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees.
From Los Angeles Times
Nelson’s calls have become a part of L.A.’s rich sports lore, which includes Vin Scully’s call of Kirk Gibson’s game-winning home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series and Joe Davis’ call of Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series — a moment Nelson called as well on the radio side.
From Los Angeles Times
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