clear off

British  

verb

1. informal (intr, adverb) to go away: often used imperatively

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clear off Idioms  

1. See clear out , def. 1.

2. Become clear after cloudiness, fog, etc., as in I hope this fog clears off before morning . This phrase, first recorded in 1816, is heard less often today, clear alone often sufficing ( I hope the fog clears ). Also see clear up .

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clear off

Morgan Gibbs-White's early strike put Forest in front, but Neco Williams' decision to punch the ball clear off his own goal-line just before half-time was the break the visitors needed.

From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026

Many, many more have made their feelings clear off the record.

From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2024

Vehicles and windshields could also be frosted, so allow extra time to clear off vehicles in the morning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2024

Wissa managed to slide in on the goalkeeper and steer the ball goalwards only for Boly, excellent throughout, to get back in time to clear off the line.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2023

The impact knocks us clear off our boards.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu