Example sentences of "[noun prp] has [adv] [vb pp] off " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although Vinny Samways has now come off the transfer list , Spurs look light in the key area . |
| 2 | Antonia has now written off Mellor as ‘ an impossible love ’ . |
| 3 | ‘ I think everyone is probably making far too much fuss , and Angela has just taken off for a few days ' holiday . ’ |
| 4 | By aiming to depict Life in the 1990s , Kasdan has probably bitten off more than he can chew , but he masticates bravely . |
| 5 | Eric Hobsbawm has similarly written off its significance in explaining why Britain escaped revolution . |
| 6 | Lagerfeld has temporarily switched off , leafing through a magazine and soliciting opinions on each advertisement , each editorial page , and being rude about them . |
| 7 | TOP MARKS : Whatever financial advice Johnny 's been giving Fergie has obviously paid off as the Duchess shows that she 's well and truly on top of the subject |