Happen, occur, as in The trip came off on schedule . [Early 1800s]

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Acquit oneself, reach the end. This usage always includes a modifier, as in Whenever challenged he comes off badly , or This model is doomed to come off second-best . [Mid-1600s]

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Succeed, as in Our dinner party really came off . [Mid-1800s]

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See come off it .

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