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walkaway

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walk⋅a⋅way

[wawk-uh-wey]
–noun
1. an easy victory or conquest.
2. a patient or inmate who escapes from an institution by walking away when not being supervised or guarded.

Origin:
1885–90; n. use of v. phrase walk away
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walk·a·way   (wôk'ə-wā')   
n.  Something that is easy and presents no difficulties, especially an easily won sports contest; a walkover.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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