Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом off. Страница двадцать шесть

Фразеологизмы со словом off. Страница двадцать шесть

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sign off
To end a program on radio or television.
That TV newscaster always signs off by saluting.
To stop broadcasting for the day.
That TV station always signs off after the late movie.
skin off one's nose
Matter of interest, concern, or trouble to you. Normally used in the negative.
Go to Jake's party if you wish. It's no skin off my nose.
Grace didn't pay any attention to our argument. It wasn't any skin off her nose.
You could at least say hello to our visitor. It's no skin off your nose.
slack off
To become less active; grow lazy.
Since construction work has been slacking off toward the end of the summer, many workers were dismissed.
To gradually reduce; taper off.
The snowstorms tend to slack off over the Great Lakes by the first of April.
sleep off
To sleep until the effect of too much alcohol or drugs passes.
George had too many beers last night and he is now sleeping off the effects.
slip off
To slide off something.
The children climbed up the hill but when it was time to come down, they didn't walk, but slipped off the smooth, old ledges.
sound off
To say your name or count "One! Two! Three! Four!" as you march. Used as orders in U.S. military service.
"Sound off!" said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, "One! Two! Three! Four!" with each step as they marched.
To tell what you know or think in a loud clear voice, especially to brag or complain.
If you don't like the way we're doing the job, sound off!
George sounded off about how the game should have been played.
The teacher is always sounding off about the students not doing their homework.
spin off
To bring something into existence as a byproduct of something that already exists.
When Dr. Catwallender opened his medical practice, he also spun off a small dispensary beside it where patients could get their prescriptions filled.
spinoff
A byproduct of something else.
The television soap opera "Knot's Landing" was considered a spinoff of "Dallas," with many of the same characters featured in both.