Dash off
verb
To quickly write something such as a note, letter, or message.
She dashed off a quick note to say thank you.
Often appears as...
- dash off a note
- dash off a letter
verb
To leave abruptly or in a hurry.
After the meeting was over, he dashed off to catch his train.
Often appears as...
- dash off to catch a train
- dash off to a meeting
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To quickly write something such as a note, letter, or message.
She dashed off a quick note to say thank you.
Often appears as...
- dash off a note
- dash off a letter
verb
To leave abruptly or in a hurry.
After the meeting was over, he dashed off to catch his train.
Often appears as...
- dash off to catch a train
- dash off to a meeting
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Writing
Use 'dash off' to describe writing done in a very quick, informal manner, often without much planning.
I'll dash off an email before we leave.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Detailed
'Dash off' suggests the writing is brief and to the point, without elaborate details.
Just dash off a shopping list; we're in a hurry.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu
The phrase can imply that the writing is done spontaneously, often in response to an unforeseen need.
She dashed off a memo to address the sudden changes.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Writing
Use 'dash off' to describe writing done in a very quick, informal manner, often without much planning.
I'll dash off an email before we leave.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Detailed
'Dash off' suggests the writing is brief and to the point, without elaborate details.
Just dash off a shopping list; we're in a hurry.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu
The phrase can imply that the writing is done spontaneously, often in response to an unforeseen need.
She dashed off a memo to address the sudden changes.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Writing
Use 'dash off' to describe writing done in a very quick, informal manner, often without much planning.
I'll dash off an email before we leave.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Detailed
'Dash off' suggests the writing is brief and to the point, without elaborate details.
Just dash off a shopping list; we're in a hurry.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu
The phrase can imply that the writing is done spontaneously, often in response to an unforeseen need.
She dashed off a memo to address the sudden changes.
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