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Значение идиомы be off
[be off] {v. phr.} 1. {v.} To be in error; miscalculate.
The estimator was off by at least 35% on the value of the house.
2. {v.} To leave.
Jack ate his supper in a hurry and was off without saying goodbye.
3. {adj.} Cancelled; terminated.
The weather was so bad that we were told that the trip was off.
4. {adj.} Crazy.
I’m sure Aunt Mathilda is a bit off; no one in her right mind would say such things.
5. {adj.} Free from work; having vacation time.
Although we were off for the rest of the day, we couldn’t go to the beach because it started to rain.
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