Twist off
verb
To remove something by twisting it, especially a cap or lid.
You can twist off the top of the bottle to open it.
Often appears as...
- twist off the cap
- twist off the lid
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To injure part of your body by twisting it too much or too quickly.
I twisted off my ankle while playing football.
Often appears as...
- twist off ankle
- twist off knee
verb
To remove something by twisting it, especially a cap or lid.
You can twist off the top of the bottle to open it.
Often appears as...
- twist off the cap
- twist off the lid
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To injure part of your body by twisting it too much or too quickly.
I twisted off my ankle while playing football.
Often appears as...
- twist off ankle
- twist off knee
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Common Products
Twist off is often used for opening bottles, jars, or any container with a twistable top.
Just twist off the cap to enjoy your soda.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Language
The phrase is considered casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Could you help me twist off this tight jar lid?
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
Sometimes twisting off requires physical strength or a grip aid if the lid is tight.
I had to use a cloth to twist off the stuck bottle top.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Products
Twist off is often used for opening bottles, jars, or any container with a twistable top.
Just twist off the cap to enjoy your soda.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Language
The phrase is considered casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Could you help me twist off this tight jar lid?
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
Sometimes twisting off requires physical strength or a grip aid if the lid is tight.
I had to use a cloth to twist off the stuck bottle top.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Products
Twist off is often used for opening bottles, jars, or any container with a twistable top.
Just twist off the cap to enjoy your soda.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Language
The phrase is considered casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Could you help me twist off this tight jar lid?
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
Sometimes twisting off requires physical strength or a grip aid if the lid is tight.
I had to use a cloth to twist off the stuck bottle top.
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