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walk out

Meaning: to leave a relationship suddenly

Synonym: leave

For example:

  • walk out Her father walked out when she was ten years old, and he hasn't been back since.

  • walk out on sb She walked out on her husband after he beat her up.

Quick Quiz:

Julia walked out on her husband when she realised he
  1. loved her more than ever
  2. hadn't had a shower
  3. was cheating on her

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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