Meaning of the word "come off" in English

What does "come off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

come off

US /kʌm ɔf/

UK /kʌm ɒf/

to happen as planned, or to succeed

Example:

•

The party didn't quite come off as we expected.

•

I tried to tell a joke, but it didn't come off very well.

Synonym:

succeed work out go off pan out turn out

to become detached or separated from something

Example:

•

The handle of the cup came off in my hand.

•

The paint is starting to come off the walls.

Synonym:

detach separate fall off break off peel off

to appear or seem in a particular way

Example:

•

He comes off as very confident.

•

The movie came off as a bit preachy.

Synonym:

appear seem look sound strike