Off Idioms

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go off the deep end

Meaning: Become suddenly and uncontrollably angry or emotional.

Example: When she heard the news, she went off the deep end and started yelling at everyone. Read more ➺


in the offing

Meaning: likely or about to happen soon; imminent.

Example: The project's completion was in the offing, with only a few details left to finalize. Read more ➺


ringing off the hook

Meaning: being overwhelmed with inquiries, demands, or requests.

Example: As soon as we announced the sale, our phones began ringing off the hook with orders. Read more ➺


rub off

Meaning: refers to the transfer or influence of qualities, behaviors, or characteristics from one person to another.

Example: The instructor patiently explained the technique, ensuring that the knowledge would rub off on the students. Read more ➺


blow off steam

Meaning: get rid of any intense feelings or strong emotions.

Example: After a long week at work, I like to blow off steam by going for a run in the park. Read more ➺


off the chain

Meaning: extremely good and exciting.

Example: I traveled across the American continent, and it was off the chain. Read more ➺


rip off

Meaning: the act of stealing

Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read more ➺


sponger, sponging, sponge off

Meaning: someone who scrounges from others

Example: Josh has turned up at my house three times this week just as I'm cooking dinner. What a sponger! Read more ➺


tick off

Meaning: to make a mark next to items on a list that have been completed

Example: I would like to tick off some more items on my list before going home. Read more ➺


right away

Meaning: to do something immediately

Example: I promise to complete my homework right away. Read more ➺


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