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Phrasal verbs with 'OFF'


Back off - Retreat (पीछे हटना)
She started to criticize me, then she suddenly backed off.

Ease off - Reduce or become less severe (कम होना)
At last the rain began to ease off.

Lay off - Fire; dismiss; let go (निकाल देना)
Many IT companies have had to lay off workers.

Show off - Boast, brag or want to be admired (दिखाना या अपनी बढ़ाई करना)
He's always showing off to his classmates.

Write off - Cancel a debt or accept a loss (बट्टे खाते डालना)
The World Bank is being urged to write off debts from developing countries.

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