Example Sentences

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But, perhaps most importantly, she’s here to remind others to get off their duffs and out into the world, no matter their ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021

But nobody will ever discover those capabilities if Siri duffs the basics on an equally regular basis.

From The Verge • Sep. 14, 2020

But it’s likely to boost CrossFit studio memberships much in the same way that “The Biggest Loser” inspired couch potatoes to get off their duffs and join a gym.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2019

Nor any for the millions of gullible fools who can't get off their duffs to socialize, just like the good old days.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2018

“We aren’t just going to sit around on our fat duffs and do nothing, are we?”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols