Example sentences of "[vb past] [pron] off for [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | One of Alejandro 's sons playing back rode him off for the backhand and hit it up the field to his brother who dribbled it a few yards , then sliced it to Perdita . |
2 | She did not feel entirely at ease about this , and even went to consult the Careers Adviser in Cambridge , who gave her various leaflets , told her about trainee courses at the BBC , and sent her off for a two-day inspection of the Civil Service . |
3 | Those who were too tired to move and still felt cold took themselves off for a hot bath . |
4 | The minister 's entourage and assembled media swept into the narrow office building only to grind to a halt on the stairs while he and Mr Fallon shut themselves off for a brief chat . |
5 | I had thrown away my chances in life , pawned them off for a few cheap thrills . |