Carry off
verb
To do something successfully, especially something that requires confidence or skill.
It was a difficult task, but she managed to carry it off.
Often appears as...
- carry off a performance
- carry off a task
verb
Someone or something was removed or taken away.
The burglar managed to carry off the safe without anyone noticing.
Often appears as...
- carry off a prize
- carry off the loot
verb
To die from a disease or accident.
Hundreds of people were carried off by the plague.
Often appears as...
- carried off by disease
- carried off by illness
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To do something successfully, especially something that requires confidence or skill.
It was a difficult task, but she managed to carry it off.
Often appears as...
- carry off a performance
- carry off a task
verb
Someone or something was removed or taken away.
The burglar managed to carry off the safe without anyone noticing.
Often appears as...
- carry off a prize
- carry off the loot
verb
To die from a disease or accident.
Hundreds of people were carried off by the plague.
Often appears as...
- carried off by disease
- carried off by illness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Needed
Use 'carry off' when someone completes a task with confidence and style.
He carried off his presentation with such ease, it impressed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome
'Carry off' suggests a task ended successfully, despite its difficulty.
She carried off the negotiations so well, we got more than we asked for.
Pro Tip 3/3Skillful Execution
Use 'carry off' to compliment someone's ability to skillfully complete something.
Alex carried off the role of Hamlet with great skill.
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Needed
Use 'carry off' when someone completes a task with confidence and style.
He carried off his presentation with such ease, it impressed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome
'Carry off' suggests a task ended successfully, despite its difficulty.
She carried off the negotiations so well, we got more than we asked for.
Pro Tip 3/3Skillful Execution
Use 'carry off' to compliment someone's ability to skillfully complete something.
Alex carried off the role of Hamlet with great skill.
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Needed
Use 'carry off' when someone completes a task with confidence and style.
He carried off his presentation with such ease, it impressed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome
'Carry off' suggests a task ended successfully, despite its difficulty.
She carried off the negotiations so well, we got more than we asked for.
Pro Tip 3/3Skillful Execution
Use 'carry off' to compliment someone's ability to skillfully complete something.
Alex carried off the role of Hamlet with great skill.
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