Phrasal Verb - pop off

A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.

Phrasal Verb:

pop off

Meaning / Example:

1. Sl. to make an unnecessary remark; to interrupt with a remark; to sound off.
> Bob keeps popping off when he should be listening.

2. Sl. to lose one's temper.
> Now, don't pop off. Keep your cool.
> I don't know why she popped off at me. All I did was say hello.

3. Sl. to die.
> My uncle popped off last week.
> I hope I'm asleep when I pop off.

4. Sl. to leave; to depart in haste.
> Got to pop off. I'm late.

Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.

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