good off

Idioms  

1. 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

"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

"I grinded it out today, I wasn't hitting it good off the tee, my irons weren't as sharp, but I played a great round of golf today."

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2023

“It felt good off the bat but I didn’t know if it was enough,” Peña said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 4, 2022

“At this point I’m cool off it. I’m good off it,” Boyega said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2022

“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