Walk out on someone!

[kfredson]

Hi kfredson,

In my humble opinion there are also a few other expressions that are very close to the key phrase but this is how matters stand at least in my area.

walk out for = pay court to, make advances to, go about with someone, carry on with someone
= mingle with, be in touch, be friends with

Regards,

V.

Thank you for the additional examples. These, too, have escaped my notice over the years. Maybe it is a matter of age or perhaps they are used in other countries. I will be careful how I use this expression from now on so as to avoid misunderstandings!

[Allen165]

You can't walk out on the contract, or you could be taken to court.

walk out on = repudiate

She walked out on her husband and children.

walk iut = leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval

The customer that was not served walked out.

walk out = leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval

The electricians have walked out, and will stay out until their demands are met.

walk out = stop work in order to press demands

The footman and the cook have been walking out for several months now.

walk out for = make love to


Regards,


V.

What does "to walk out on a contract" exactly mean? To stop fulfilling one's contractual obligations? Or to terminate a contract?

Thanks.

[kfredson]

What does "to walk out on a contract" exactly mean? To stop fulfilling one's contractual obligations? Or to terminate a contract?

Thanks.

It means, as you say, to stop fulfilling one's contractual obligations. It implies that you have done so without legal authority and (ordinarily) can therefore be sued.