throw off

verb

1. to free oneself of; discard
2. to produce or utter in a casual manner

   to throw off a witty remark

3. to escape from or elude

   the fox rapidly threw off his pursuers

4. to confuse or disconcert

   the interruption threw the young pianist off

5. informal.
   intr,often foll byat to deride or ridicule

Example Sentences

Then, when you return, a grand throw-off, and the little home pleasanter by the contrast.

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The 'throw-off' was at one o'clock, and the gallop lasted more than two hours and a half, so that the fox had a very long run.

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Fortunate for the falconer that it is so, as he can choose his own moment for the throw-off.

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A travelling band with throw-off carriage will speedily distribute a heavy load of grain.

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Throw-off carriages differ in certain details, but the principle is the same.

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