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Значение идиомы count off

[count off] {v.} 1. To count aloud from one end of a line of men to the other, each man counting in turn.

The soldiers counted off from right to left.

2. To place into a separate group or groups by counting.

The coach counted off three boys to carry in the equipment.

Tom counted off enough newspapers for his route.


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Present perfect continuous упражнения.
Значение идиомы count off

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