- ˌreel sth ˈoff
- phrasal verb
to say a list of things quickly and without much effort
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˌreel sth ˈoff
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reel something off — RECITE, rattle off, list rapidly, run through, enumerate, detail, itemize. → reel * * * ˌreel sthˈoff derived to say or repeat sth quickly without having to stop or think about it • She immediately reeled off several names. Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
reel — 1 noun (C) 1 a) BrE a round object onto which thread, wire, fishing line, cinema film etc can be wound: a cotton reel compare bobbin b) the amount that one of these objects will hold: Have you got another reel of film? 2 one of the parts of a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
reel — [riːl] noun [C] I an object shaped like a WHEEL that you wind string, THREAD, wire, or film around in order to store it II verb [I] reel [riːl] 1) to move in a way that is not steady Syn: lurch 2) to feel very shocked, upset, or confused • reel… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
reel something in — ˌreel sthˈin/ˈout derived to wind sth on/off a ↑reel • I slowly reeled the fish in. Main entry: ↑reelderived … Useful english dictionary
reel something out — ˌreel sthˈin/ˈout derived to wind sth on/off a ↑reel • I slowly reeled the fish in. Main entry: ↑reelderived … Useful english dictionary
reel — reel1 [ri:l] v 1.) to be confused or shocked by a situation ▪ Norman s brain was reeling, but he did his best to appear calm. reel from ▪ The party is still reeling from its recent election defeat. 2.) [i]also reel back to step backwards suddenly … Dictionary of contemporary English
rattle something off — REEL OFF, recite, list, fire off, run through, enumerate. → rattle * * * say, perform, or produce something quickly and effortlessly he rattled off some instructions * * * ˌrattle sthˈoff derived to say sth from memory without having to think too … Useful english dictionary
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tape — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 magnetic material used for recording ADJECTIVE ▪ magnetic ▪ The data is stored on the magnetic tape. ▪ audio, computer, video (usually videotape) … Collocations dictionary
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