Off Idioms
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Meaning: doing something which was never done before
Example: Lara's performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start a journey
Example: We would like to set off for Paris by 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Read more ➺
Meaning: to prevent something from harming you
Example: Our government has doubled the number of soldiers at the border to ward off illegal immigrants. Read more ➺
Meaning: to leave a place in order to start a journey
Example: If we get off before five o'clock the traffic will not be as bad. Read more ➺
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 ➺
