English Dictionary

Definition of “come off”

come off

also preposition to fall (from), losing one's balance
to become detached or be capable of being detached
preposition to be removed from (a price, tax, etc) ⇒ will anything come off income tax in the budget?
copula to emerge from or as if from a trial or contest ⇒ he came off the winner
(informal) to take place or happen
(informal) to have the intended effect; succeed ⇒ his jokes did not come off
(slang) to have an orgasm
See come off it!

Duncan has made a contribution every time he has come off the bench," said Moyes.

Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)

He looks like he's just come off a golf course with that jacket.

MacNeill, Alastair Code Breaker

He went on a little bus and rang the bell, and when the roundabout stopped he wouldn't come off.

Adams, Ken Samson Superslug

Hemingway said:'We are trying actively to encourage people to come off the slightly higher rate.

Glasgow Herald (2001)

Here are two reports from people who have come off tranquillizers.

Vera Peiffer POSITIVELY FEARLESS: Breaking free of the fears that hold you back (2001)

I didnt sleep much last night and its annoying when you have been working really hard and then it doesnt come off well.

Yachting Boating World (2004)

In these high-ceilinged flats she would have come off badly.

various & introduction by Deirdre Chapman A Roomful of Birds - Scottish short stories 1990

Michael Owen and Emile Heskey are first choices with Sheringham to come off the bench.

Irish Times (2002)

When I saw the colt come off the trailer I said,'You've got to be kidding me.

Edmonton Sun (2003)

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