tick off
The phrase "tick off" can vary in meaning depending on the context and regional usage, ranging from marking items on a list to expressing irritation or reprimand.
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Definition
B2General
(British, informal)To mark an item on a list with a tick or checkmark to show it has been completed or acknowledged.
Example
- She ticked off each task as she completed it.
B2General
(informal)To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
- His constant interruptions really ticked me off.
B2General
(British, Australian, informal)To reprimand or scold someone.
Example
- The teacher ticked off the student for being late.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tick off":
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