put someone off

put someone off
put someone off†
1. to delay dealing with someone until a later time. •

I hate to keep putting you off, but we are not ready to deal with you yet.

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I had to put off the plumber again. He really wants his money.

2. to repel someone; to distress someone. •

You really put people off with your scowling face.

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You put off people with your arrogance.

3. to avoid or evade someone. •

I don't wish to see Mr. Brown now. Please put him off.

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I won't talk to reporters. Tell them something that will put them off.

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Put off those annoying people!

; 3. put someone off (of) something

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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