walk on by

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Meaning · English

To walk past (someone, something) without stopping or acknowledging them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đi qua mà không dừng lại hoặc công nhận

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I said hello, but she walked on by.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “walk on by” mean?

To walk past (someone, something) without stopping or acknowledging them.

Is “walk on by” formal or informal?

walk on by is generally slang.