1.
Happen, occur, as in The trip came off on schedule. [Early 1800s]
2.
Acquit oneself, reach the end. This usage always includes a modifier, as in Whenever challenged he comes off badly, or This model is doomed to come off second-best. [Mid-1600s]
3.
Succeed, as in Our dinner party really came off. [Mid-1800s]
4.
See come off it.
come off
| Idioms: come off |
| Antonyms: come off |
| WordNet: come off |
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The verb has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
come to be detached
Synonyms: detach, come away
Meaning #2:
happen in a particular manner
Synonyms: go off, go over
Meaning #3:
break off; of a piece from a whole
Synonyms: chip, chip off, break away, break off
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