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
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
To bring off such an effort would require persuasive leadership — the kind that has been lacking for so many months.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2020
This recording “sounds as if Martha was entirely ‘in the zone,’ daring to allow her fantasy free rein, and with the means to bring off every poetic flight.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2017
Though Odile could not follow what we were saying, she was obviously cheered by the fact that Francis was about to bring off his second triumph within the month.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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