reel off
The phrase "reel off" is often used to describe effortless and rapid actions, whether in speech or performance.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To recite or list items quickly and effortlessly from memory.
Example
- She could reel off all the state capitals without hesitation.
- He reeled off the ingredients for the recipe as if he had memorized them.
B2Performance
(informal, idiomatic)To produce or present something continuously and with ease.
Example
- The comedian reeled off joke after joke, keeping the audience in stitches.
- The band reeled off hit songs one after another.
B2Sports
(informal, idiomatic)To achieve a series of successes or victories in a row.
Example
- The team reeled off five consecutive wins to secure their place in the finals.
- She reeled off three straight aces to win the match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reel off":
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