Off Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: extremely good and exciting.
Example: I traveled across the American continent, and it was off the chain. Read more ➺
