There are many phrasal verbs in English that use the word "off". Here are some of the more common.
Break off= end: "Talks have broken off between the union and management."
Bring off = succeed in something difficult: "The new management brought off an amazing recovery in the company's fortunes."
ادامه مطلب ...The LAPD, The FBI, and the CIA are all trying to prove that they are the best at apprehending criminals. The President decides to give them a test. He releases a rabbit into a forest and each of them has to catch it.
The CIA goes in.
(from a reliable source)
How did you find out that Jill was engaged?
I got the information from a very reliable source.
You mean Jill told you so herself?
That’s right. I got it straight from the horse’s mouth
(Can’t talk?)
Come om,connie! Tell us what you think about our little ride down the rapids yesterday.
Well,uh…
Wasn’t it exciting?
I,uh…
What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue?
If you must know, I’m keeping quiet because I was scared out of my wits!