good off

Idioms

Shirk work or responsibility, loaf; fool around. For example, We were supposed to be studying but we were really goofing off, or If you ever feel like goofing off, please call me. This idiom was a synonym of goof up during World War II, a usage that has died out. [Slang; 1920s]

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good off

The tennis legend reports he’s “actually good off the tee.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

"His tennis level at times is, I think, top 10 in the world. He doesn't miss many balls. His ball speed is good off both sides, very consistent."

From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023

Embiid, the first Sixer voted a starter in at least five straight All-Star Games since Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, had a pretty good off night for the Sixers.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2022

White bass are good off drops and still staying deep below 23 feet.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2020

“I am good off my feet as well,” Celia says, and Mr. Barris nearly knocks over his own glass while Mme.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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