Phrasal Verb - Rattling Off
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.Definition
To speak or recite rapidly and fluently, often from memory or without pausing. This phrasal verb can also mean to provide a long, possibly unnecessary, explanation or answer.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The politician was rattling off his campaign promises to the crowd. |
| 2 | She could rattle off the multiplication tables up to ten by ten. |
| 3 | The teacher was rattling off the instructions for the science experiment. |
| 4 | The salesman was rattling off the features and benefits of the product. |
| 5 | The student was rattling off the facts he had memorized for the quiz. |
| 6 | The comedian was rattling off jokes so fast the audience couldn't keep up. |
| 7 | The customer service representative was rattling off a long and complicated explanation for the delay in delivery. |
| 8 | The witness was rattling off every detail of the accident scene. |
| 9 | The tour guide was rattling off historical facts about the city. |
| 10 | The chef was rattling off the ingredients for the recipe. |
