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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Spain, meanwhile, has allowed just one goal all tournament and proven that the guys it can bring off its bench are better than the starters on practically any other team in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
That ethos was also evident in Real's semi-final against Manchester City last season, with midfielder Toni Kroos revealing he helped advise Ancelotti who to bring off the bench to spark their incredible comeback.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2022
Slapstick comedy and supernatural terror are a hard combination to bring off.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 28, 2021
The hardest part of “Carousel” for a choreographer to bring off is the Act II ballet, witnessed by the dead Billy Bigelow.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2018
I couldn’t possibly bring off one of these affairs by myself, and there’s Aunty having the time of her life.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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