When a situation arises that the resulting payoff is not worth the
time ,
effort, or
money to justify staying involved, ending in abandonment.
1.
Tim and Marsha owed more on their mortgage than their house was worth. It ended up being a walk away.
2. "Julie is such a complaining bitch. I think I'm headed for a walk away."
3. "Forget it, man. You'll
never see that
money again. Walk away."