Come off

verb

To succeed in doing something.

I'm not sure this plan will come off
Visual representation of "come off" - To succeed in doing something

Often appears as...

  • the plan came off
  • my attempt didn't come off
phrasal verb

To give an impression.

She comes off as confident
Visual representation of "come off" - To give an impression

Often appears as...

  • come off as confident
  • he comes off as shy
verb

To separate from something else.

The handle has come off the door
Visual representation of "come off" - To separate from something else

Often appears as...

  • handle came off
  • button has come off
phrasal verb

To stop taking medication or drugs after addiction, to quit.

He is trying to come off uses of narcotic substance
Visual representation of "come off" - To stop taking medication or drugs after addiction, to quit

Often appears as...

  • come off drugs
  • come off medication

Usage tips

Medical

verb

To succeed in doing something.

I'm not sure this plan will come off
Visual representation of "come off" - To succeed in doing something

Often appears as...

  • the plan came off
  • my attempt didn't come off
phrasal verb

To give an impression.

She comes off as confident
Visual representation of "come off" - To give an impression

Often appears as...

  • come off as confident
  • he comes off as shy
verb

To separate from something else.

The handle has come off the door
Visual representation of "come off" - To separate from something else

Often appears as...

  • handle came off
  • button has come off
phrasal verb

To stop taking medication or drugs after addiction, to quit.

He is trying to come off uses of narcotic substance
Visual representation of "come off" - To stop taking medication or drugs after addiction, to quit

Often appears as...

  • come off drugs
  • come off medication

Usage tips

Medical

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "come off"
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Outcome Uncertainty

Use when an effort's result is uncertain, reflecting doubt or hope about the future.

Illustration for Outcome Uncertainty
We will see if our strategy will come off.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Plan Realization

Use in the context of plans or ideas being realized, referring to success after the fact.

Illustration for Plan Realization
Your hard work really came off in the tournament!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Outcome Uncertainty

Use when an effort's result is uncertain, reflecting doubt or hope about the future.

Illustration for Outcome Uncertainty
We will see if our strategy will come off.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Plan Realization

Use in the context of plans or ideas being realized, referring to success after the fact.

Illustration for Plan Realization
Your hard work really came off in the tournament!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Outcome Uncertainty

Use when an effort's result is uncertain, reflecting doubt or hope about the future.

Illustration for Outcome Uncertainty
We will see if our strategy will come off.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Plan Realization

Use in the context of plans or ideas being realized, referring to success after the fact.

Illustration for Plan Realization
Your hard work really came off in the tournament!
Visual representation of the word "Come off"

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