toss something off

toss something off
toss something off†
1. Lit. to throw something off (of oneself). •

Bob coughed so hard he tossed his blanket off.

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Tom tossed off his jacket and sat down to watch television.

2. Fig. to ignore or resist the bad effects of something. •

John insulted Bob, but Bob just tossed it off.

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If I couldn't toss off insults, I'd be miserable.

3. Fig. to produce something easily or quickly. •

I tossed that article off in only an hour.

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Joe just tossed off a few words and left the room.

4. Fig. to drink a drink very quickly. •

He tossed a few beers off and left.

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He tossed off a beer.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • toss something off — drink something rapidly or all at once. → toss …   English new terms dictionary

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  • toss off something — toss off (something) to do or say something quickly, easily, and sometimes without thought. He simply tossed off a comment about what women want and it got him into a lot of trouble. He had a great memory for jokes, and could just toss them off… …   New idioms dictionary

  • toss off — (something) to do or say something quickly, easily, and sometimes without thought. He simply tossed off a comment about what women want and it got him into a lot of trouble. He had a great memory for jokes, and could just toss them off one after… …   New idioms dictionary

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  • toss off — ► toss off 1) drink (something) rapidly or all at once. 2) produce rapidly or without thought or effort. 3) Brit. vulgar slang masturbate. Main Entry: ↑toss …   English terms dictionary

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