Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] off in the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the hard work now should pay off in the spring with a fine show of bluebells . |
| 2 | The surface of the etch-resist ink might wash off in the developer but a layer of ink can still be left on the board , because the UV light has not had enough time to penetrate all the way through the resist . |
| 3 | Last night , bets on what the premium would be ranged from 20p to 35p , which means the shares could kick off in the region of £2 compared to the 165p offer price . |
| 4 | Weighed down by a burden of ‘ domestic Sorrows & external disappointments ’ that threatened to overwhelm him , he turned once again to Tom Poole — ‘ my dear , very dear Friend ’ — and on about 15 May set off in the carrier 's van for Stowey . |
| 5 | They would take off in the event of a German cut , which would make lower UK rates more likely . |
| 6 | He will stop off in the town on his way from London to his constituency in Scotland . |
| 7 | Members of the farm attractions group hope their initiative will pay off in the form of more visitors . |
| 8 | Two-thirds of the World Cup games will kick off in the afternoon for television purposes . |
| 9 | Bristleworms of all sizes should always be handled with forceps ; those fluffy white spines can break off in the fishkeeper 's skin . |
| 10 | It 's very easy to be swept along when you 're feeling enthusiastic , but enforced spells of patience can pay off in the end . |