Phrasal Verb - Reeling off
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.Definition
To speak or recite something, often a list or series of items, in a continuous and often rapid manner. The person reeling off is typically focusing on delivering the information without interruption or error.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The salesman reeled off a long list of features for the new product. |
| 2 | During the interview, the candidate was asked to reel off their previous work experience. |
| 3 | The teacher asked students to reel off the multiplication table up to 12. |
| 4 | The politician reeled off a series of promises during the campaign. |
| 5 | The chef reeled off the ingredients for the signature dish. |
| 6 | The magician reeled off a string of impressive tricks. |
| 7 | The tour guide reeled off facts about the historic site. |
| 8 | The comedian reeled off jokes for an hour straight. |
| 9 | The auctioneer reeled off bids and prices in quick succession. |
| 10 | The bartender reeled off drink orders for the busy crowd. |