dash off

US /dæʃ ɔf/

UK /dæʃ ɔf/

1.

to write or draw something quickly

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She had to dash off a quick email before leaving.

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He dashed off a sketch of the landscape in minutes.

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scribble jot down sketch draft

2.

to leave a place quickly or suddenly

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He had to dash off to catch his train.

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As soon as the meeting ended, she dashed off to another appointment.

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rush off hurry off bolt scurry

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dash dashing cut a dash off off and on switch off take off