be off
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Once a health event happens,” Judge said, “the option may be off the table entirely.”
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
If and when Microsoft does find a successful formula for corporate AI, it will be off to the races.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Not that extremist positions should be off limits, but they ought to be more rigorously addressed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
If that model is missing something, such as details about dark energy, unknown particles, or changes in gravity, its predictions for today's expansion could be off.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
“I promised you nothing. Come now, be off with you.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
