Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing off, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + adverb(15)
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cordon off
to prevent entry to an area by surrounding it with a rope or similar barrier
foist off
to pass something off dishonestly as genuine or acceptable
shove off
to leave, especially in an informal or rude expression
siphon off
to draw liquid or resources away from a larger supply
stave off
to prevent or delay something harmful or unwanted
bugger off
go away, used as a rude British command
fend off
protect oneself by keeping an attacker or threat away
firing off
discharging a firearm so that it sends out a shot
flake off
come away from a surface in small thin pieces
haul off
to transport something away, especially in a vehicle
lop off
to remove a branch or other part by cutting it away
nip off
to remove a small part by pinching or making a short cut
slough off
to shed or separate an outer layer of dead tissue
snip off
to remove a small part by cutting it with scissors or a similar tool
whisk off
to take someone or something away quickly and suddenly