Work off
phrasal verb
To do physical activity to lose weight or get rid of unwanted energy.
He ate so much at the party that he had to work off the extra calories at the gym.
Often appears as...
- work off excess weight
- work off energy
phrasal verb
To get rid of a debt or obligation by working.
He decided to work off his student loan debt at a part-time job.
Often appears as...
- work off debt
- work off ticket
phrasal verb
To remove something by work or effort.
She tried to work off the rust from the old bicycle.
Often appears as...
- work off rust
- work off stain
phrasal verb
To do physical activity to lose weight or get rid of unwanted energy.
He ate so much at the party that he had to work off the extra calories at the gym.
Often appears as...
- work off excess weight
- work off energy
phrasal verb
To get rid of a debt or obligation by working.
He decided to work off his student loan debt at a part-time job.
Often appears as...
- work off debt
- work off ticket
phrasal verb
To remove something by work or effort.
She tried to work off the rust from the old bicycle.
Often appears as...
- work off rust
- work off stain
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort
Emphasizes actions to achieve fitness or energy release; not just casual activity.
I'll work off the stress with a long run.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Activity
Planned effort to counteract specific indulgence, like a heavy meal or laziness.
After that dessert, I need to work off the sugar.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Takes time and repeated efforts; isn't accomplished in a single session.
Joining a soccer team to work off his excess energy.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort
Emphasizes actions to achieve fitness or energy release; not just casual activity.
I'll work off the stress with a long run.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Activity
Planned effort to counteract specific indulgence, like a heavy meal or laziness.
After that dessert, I need to work off the sugar.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Takes time and repeated efforts; isn't accomplished in a single session.
Joining a soccer team to work off his excess energy.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort
Emphasizes actions to achieve fitness or energy release; not just casual activity.
I'll work off the stress with a long run.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Activity
Planned effort to counteract specific indulgence, like a heavy meal or laziness.
After that dessert, I need to work off the sugar.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instant
Takes time and repeated efforts; isn't accomplished in a single session.
Joining a soccer team to work off his excess energy.
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