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
What to Do: Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, then work off the camp-candy crash with a hike through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 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
“There isn’t. Lem Harvey’s born to trouble. He did pretty well while he was drilling the men; that let him work off part of his meanness. Now—heaven help us!”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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