throw off
to free oneself of; discard
to produce or utter in a casual manner: to throw off a witty remark
to escape from or elude: the fox rapidly threw off his pursuers
to confuse or disconcert: the interruption threw the young pianist off
(intr, often foll by at) Australian and NZ informal to deride or ridicule
Words Nearby throw off
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How to use throw off in a sentence
Then, when you return, a grand throw-off, and the little home pleasanter by the contrast.
My New Curate | P.A. SheehanThe 'throw-off' was at one o'clock, and the gallop lasted more than two hours and a half, so that the fox had a very long run.
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete | Emile ZolaFortunate for the falconer that it is so, as he can choose his own moment for the throw-off.
The Art and Practice of Hawking | Edward B. MichellA travelling band with throw-off carriage will speedily distribute a heavy load of grain.
Throw-off carriages differ in certain details, but the principle is the same.
Other Idioms and Phrases with throw off
Cast out, rid oneself of, as in He threw off all unpleasant memories and went to the reunion. [Early 1600s]
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