come off

US /kʌm ɔf/
UK /kʌm ɔf/
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1.

to happen as planned, or to succeed

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The party didn't quite come off as we expected.
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I tried to tell a joke, but it didn't come off very well.
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succeedwork outgo offpan outturn out
2.

to become detached or separated from something

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The handle of the cup came off in my hand.
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The paint is starting to come off the walls.
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detachseparatefall offbreak offpeel off
3.

to appear or seem in a particular way

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He comes off as very confident.
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The movie came off as a bit preachy.
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appearseemlooksoundstrike
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come off itcome off worstcomecome incomelycome bycome in for