spirit away . spirit away {v. phr.} To hide or smuggle something out; abduct. The famous actress was spirited away by her bodyguards as soon as she emerged from the door. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss