Carry Off

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛri ɔf/

Definitions of carry off

verb to successfully accomplish or achieve something, especially in the face of difficulty or competition

Example Sentences

A1 She can carry off any outfit with confidence.

A2 The magician was able to carry off the trick without anyone noticing.

B1 The team worked together to carry off the project successfully.

B2 Despite the challenges, she managed to carry off the presentation flawlessly.

C1 The actor's ability to carry off complex roles is truly impressive.

C2 With her charisma and talent, she can carry off any role she takes on.

Examples of carry off in a Sentence

formal The team was able to carry off the victory with a last-minute goal.

informal I can't believe she was able to carry off that dance routine flawlessly!

slang He really carried off that performance like a boss.

figurative She managed to carry off the difficult task with ease.

Grammatical Forms of carry off

• past tense: carried off
• plural: carry off
• comparative: more carried off
• superlative: most carried off
• present tense: carry off
• future tense: will carry off
• perfect tense: have carried off
• continuous tense: is carrying off
• singular: carries off
• positive degree: carry off
• infinitive: to carry off
• gerund: carrying off
• participle: carried off

Origin and Evolution of carry off

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'carry off' originated from Old English and Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to take or remove by force', the meaning of 'carry off' has evolved over time to also include 'to accomplish successfully or achieve something difficult'.