HyperDic: work_off

English > 1 sense of the expression work off:
VERBpossessionwork offcause to go away through effort or work
English > work off: 1 sense > verb 1, possession
MeaningCause to go away through effort or work.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples
  • "work off the extra pounds you have gained over the holidays"
  • "we must work off the debt"
Broaderget rid of, removedispose of

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