bring off
Britishverb
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to succeed in achieving (something), esp with difficulty or contrary to expectations
he managed to bring off the deal
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slang to cause to have an orgasm
Usage
The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
Example Sentences
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No other Victorian poet could have brought off such a fitful and obsessive work; no one else could have sustained such music and emotion for more than 100 pages.
But the common consensus that night was that if Casemiro had been brought off at that point, the reaction would have been worse.
From BBC
Demirovic, brought off the bench with 13 minutes remaining, took a touch from an Undav pass and fired Stuttgart in front.
From Barron's
Houston’s defense, with the pressure it brings off the edges, is built to exploit Kansas City’s protection issues.
From Los Angeles Times
Matera, a former captain with over 100 caps to his name, was brought off the bench and he used his power to find the score, under the posts again.
From BBC
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