come off

verb

1. also preposition to fall (from), losing one's balance
2. to become detached or be capable of being detached
3. preposition to be removed from (a price, tax, etc)

   will anything come off income tax in the budget?

4. copula to emerge from or as if from a trial or contest

   he came off the winner

5. informal.
   to take place or happen
6. informal.
   to have the intended effect; succeed

   his jokes did not come off

7. slang.
   to have an orgasm
8. come off it! informal.
   stop trying to fool me!

Example Sentences

The real trick here was not performed by Geller, but by Carson, who deftly played the role of generous host, making something that could easily have seemed cruel come off as kind.

From New York Times

Douglas came off the bench to a huge ovation, but Storti scored almost immediately.

From BBC

The FDA does have the authority to regulate the chemicals that come off of food packaging and can find their way into food, and Kennedy could prioritize that, Cook said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams are coming off an embarrassing 23-15 defeat by the Miami Dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times

"England come off two narrow defeats, but the quality of their performances was good in both matches, so we know the size of the challenge," he added.

From BBC