Tee off
verb
To start or begin something, especially a game of golf.
The professional golfers are teeing off this morning at 10 am.
Often appears as...
- tee off at
- tee off on
verb
To criticize or complain about someone or something.
He teed off on his opponent during the debate.
Often appears as...
- tee off on
- tee off about
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To start or begin something, especially a game of golf.
The professional golfers are teeing off this morning at 10 am.
Often appears as...
- tee off at
- tee off on
verb
To criticize or complain about someone or something.
He teed off on his opponent during the debate.
Often appears as...
- tee off on
- tee off about
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Golf Origin
The phrase originates from golf, where players begin by hitting the ball from a tee.
She's excited to tee off at the charity golf event next weekend.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically to signify the start of various activities, not limited to sports.
The mayor will tee off the city's centennial celebrations this Saturday.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Timing
Often used when specifying the exact time an event or action will begin.
Our team will tee off the project planning session at exactly 9 AM.
Pro Tip 1/3Golf Origin
The phrase originates from golf, where players begin by hitting the ball from a tee.
She's excited to tee off at the charity golf event next weekend.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically to signify the start of various activities, not limited to sports.
The mayor will tee off the city's centennial celebrations this Saturday.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Timing
Often used when specifying the exact time an event or action will begin.
Our team will tee off the project planning session at exactly 9 AM.
Pro Tip 1/3Golf Origin
The phrase originates from golf, where players begin by hitting the ball from a tee.
She's excited to tee off at the charity golf event next weekend.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically to signify the start of various activities, not limited to sports.
The mayor will tee off the city's centennial celebrations this Saturday.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Timing
Often used when specifying the exact time an event or action will begin.
Our team will tee off the project planning session at exactly 9 AM.
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