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Meaning: to ignite a thought
Example: The presentation touched off a very important point and I would like to spend some time talking about it. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a hurry
Example: The duo just zoomed off in the mist, the perfect ending to a fairy tale wedding. Read more ➺
Meaning: an informal or unofficial statement
Example: I will give you the information regarding what really happened, but strictly off the record. Read more ➺
Meaning: free of a difficult situation
Example: Since it was his first offence, and a minor one at that, he was let off the hook with just a warning. Read more ➺
Meaning: off to a bad start
Example: Their relationship started off on the wrong foot when they had a huge misunderstanding. Read more ➺
like a chicken with its head cut off
Meaning: act in a frenzied manner
Example: Does he know how to handle the situation? He has been running around all morning like a chicken with its head cut off. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that deteriorates or changes by wearing
Example: That garment is completely worn out. Why don’t you just throw it away? Read more ➺
Meaning: inform someone forcefully to stay at a distance
Example: The board was placed near the manhole to warn off the kids from playing there. Read more ➺
Meaning: blunt the effect of
Example: Have a painkiller - it'll take the edge off the pain your in hand. Read more ➺
Meaning: in an unguarded way
Example: She has a habit of making off-the-cuff remarks which she later denies. Read more ➺
