off the wall

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It’s no wonder the new season of “Jury Duty,” a comedy series that tricks an unsuspecting non-actor into believing his off-the-wall fictional circumstances are actually happening, is set at a corporate off-site.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso were judged to have the stand-out moment of the evening, with a colourful, off-the-wall medley of their hits El Impostor, #Tetas, La Que Puede, Puede and El Día Del Amigo.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Oatly, meanwhile, has continued to highlight the environmental benefits of a plant-based diet, but in surprising, off-the-wall ways.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2024

By his admission, Farrazaino drives his lawyers crazy with some of his off-the-wall ideas.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

As we went up the side steps to his house, I remember thinking that he asked me off-the-wall questions a lot.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott