flick something off

flick something off
flick something off
1. to turn something off, using a toggle switch. •

Mary flicked the light off and went out of the room.

Please flick the light off as you go out the door.

Please flick off the light.

2. flick something off someone or something

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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