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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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
Then, in 1913, he blithely sent the work off to an upstart exhibition in New York City, the Armory Show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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 Euro 2025 final 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 ● Oct. 21, 2025
Besides, it was my debt to work off.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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