walk on by
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Meaning · English
To walk past (someone, something) without stopping or acknowledging them.
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.