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Phrasal Verb - Making Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To make off with something means to steal or take away something secretly, often with the intention of permanent removal or sale for personal gain. This can be physical objects or money, and it often involves a degree of stealth and deception. In some contexts, making off can also refer to the act of running away or escaping quickly, often when involved in something illicit or problematic.

Examples​

No.Example
1The thief made off with the expensive jewelry from the store.
2The scammer made off with thousands of dollars from the victim.
3She tried to make off with my phone, but I caught her.
4He made off with the cookies from the jar when no one was looking.
5Several people reported making off with expensive items during the gang riot.
6The suspect tried to make off with evidence from the crime scene.
7He made off with his colleagues' car keys, but then returned them.
8The daughter made off with her father's credit card and went on a shopping spree.
9The carriage driver made off with the horses from the stable, fleeing into the night.
10Make off with me! Captain said loudly during the chaotic situation,

Phrasal Verb - Palm Off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Palm off is a phrasal verb that involves tricking or deceiving someone by passing off something as something else, often of lower quality or value. This can be done in order to avoid losing face or to gain an advantage. It can also refer to passing off a responsibility or task onto someone else in a way that makes it seem like it was theirs to begin with.

Examples​

No.Example
1The scammer tried to palm off a fake Rolex watch on the unsuspecting tourist.
2The realtor tried to palm off a house with major repairs needed as a fixer-upper.
3I was going to palm off the task on my coworker, but then I realized it wasn't fair.
4The company tried to palm off its failure as a 'successful experiment'.
5She tried to palm off her handicraft work as art, but people weren't having it.
6The politician was accused of trying to palm off an inferior bill on the parliament.
7He tried to palm off the defective product as a prototype, but it was soon caught out.
8The assistant manager wanted to palm off the shift work onto me.
9They tried to palm off an expired prescription as a valid one.
10Her boss is trying to palm off the dirty work on someone else in the office.