bring off
Britishverb
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to succeed in achieving (something), esp with difficulty or contrary to expectations
he managed to bring off the deal
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slang to cause to have an orgasm
Usage
The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
Example Sentences
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And a roster that once seemed too top-heavy now has, at least in theory, more potential impact options to bring off the bench.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
Australia boss Graham Arnold's decision to bring off captain Ryan for Redmayne, whose only previous competitive international was against Nepal, was surprising but it ultimately paid off.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2022
Slapstick comedy and supernatural terror are a hard combination to bring off.
From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2021
It would be curious and remarkable indeed if Mr. Hencher could bring off a “psychic ‘hat-trick’ ”.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 25, 2019
Harry rather doubted he would be able to bring off this particular spell; he was still having difficulty with nonverbal spells, something Snape had been quick to comment on in every D.A.D.A. class.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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