work off
Britishverb
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to get rid of or dissipate, as by effort
he worked off some of his energy by digging the garden
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to discharge (a debt) by labour rather than payment
Example Sentences
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He and Ms. Wilde work off each other brilliantly, his naivete getting crushed by her sophistication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Long before Bad Bunny became one of the most popular artists in the world, Beltrán devoted his work off the field to helping Puerto Rican youths and promoting his island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
King's pioneering work off the court paid off: women now receive equal prize money to the men at each of the four majors.
From Barron's ● Dec. 27, 2025
She scored in the final of the Euros and found her groove for her club, playing a crucial role throughout the season in front of goal and with her work off the ball.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
But once he figured out that the hands had to work off the control that moved like a dragonfly, he was able to figure out the others.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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