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reel off

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to recite or write fluently and without apparent effort

    to reel off items on a list
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
reel off Idioms  

  1. see rattle off.

Example Sentences

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He potted the green as the 16th red before adding his opening black and then reeling off 15 reds, 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing the final six colours to reach 153.

From BBC

As the Welshman missed five darts for the match, Littler reeled off six legs on the spin for his second weekly victory of the season.

From BBC

However, Sinner reeled off seven points in a row to close out the match and win back-to-back Masters 1,000 titles without dropping a set.

From BBC

Anyone lacking a professional grasp of cameras, lighting and lenses may find their eyes crossing as Mr. Deakins reels off descriptions of equipment, setups and strategies at a clip.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Patriots have since reeled off four convincing victories and will also play for a state title Friday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times

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