Off Idioms
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Meaning: Inappropriate or indecent, especially a joke or remark.
Example: His speech shocked the audience because he slipped in an off color joke. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely; very intense; in a very high degree.
Example: The excitement in the stadium was off the roof during the final match. Read more ➺
Meaning: No longer available for discussion or consideration.
Example: The promotion is off the table after his repeated mistakes at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely high in degree, amount, or intensity.
Example: The excitement at the concert was off the charts, with fans cheering louder than ever. Read more ➺
Meaning: To confront someone directly in a conflict or competition.
Example: The two leaders will face off in tomorrow's crucial election debate. Read more ➺
Meaning: Acting in a wild, reckless, or uncontrolled way.
Example: After the breakup, his behavior went off the rails, shocking everyone who knew him. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly change the subject in conversation, moving away from the main topic.
Example: During the meeting, he went off at a tangent and started talking about his holiday instead of the project. Read more ➺
Meaning: To prepare for a fight, argument, or confrontation.
Example: The two rivals began to square off as the crowd gathered around them. Read more ➺
Meaning: Immediately, without delay.
Example: We knew right off the bat that the project would be a success. Read more ➺
Meaning: A balance between two conflicting options.
Example: She made a trade-off between job security and a higher salary. Read more ➺
