Example sentences of "it [vb mod] [verb] off [prep] [art] " in BNC.

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1 It may snap off from the arm
2 Tomorrow 's top temperatures , 10 Celsius , 50 Fahrenheit , but it will drop off to a cool 7 celsius , 45 Fahrenheit , accompanied by quite a strong north westerly wind .
3 So , if you have to cope with recrimination , invidious comparisons and abuse from your son or daughter , take the long view and remain solid and safe ; it may be painful for you , but it will pay off in the longer term .
4 The idea of curriculum review has been brought into the schools ' arena , though whether it will take off as a regular and meaningful exercise seems doubtful .
5 A number of my fellow stewards from Henley were here at the ceremony and so perhaps it will rub off onto the body of the stewards at Henley
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