tee off
The phrase "tee off" originates from golf but has evolved to include various meanings in sports and everyday language.
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Definition
B2Golf
(technical, sports)To hit the first shot of a hole from a small raised platform.
Example
- He was nervous as he prepared to tee off on the first hole.
B2General
(idiomatic)To start or initiate an event or activity.
Example
- The concert will tee off at 7 PM sharp.
B2Informal
(slang, US)To irritate or make someone angry.
Example
- His constant complaints really tee me off.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tee off":
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