dash off
phrasal verb
dashed off; dashing off; dashes off
: to write (something) in a very quick and hurried way
I have just enough time to dash off a letter.
Examples of dash off in a Sentence
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Across the border in Calgary, Canada, Darby Madalena dashed off to a nearby dealer to buy a 2025 Subaru Forester about a year ahead of her original plan.
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Nora Eckert, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Oscars co-host David Niven was in the midst of welcoming Elizabeth Taylor to the stage to present the Best Picture when a nude Opel ran behind him, flashed a smile and peace sign at the camera, and dashed off again.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
In the video, the couple could be seen entering the Clubhouse at the Avalon at Arundel Crossing in Baltimore before Sydnee, 24, dashes off to the side to join her family members as William walks to take his place at the end of a makeshift silver pathway filled with roses and candles.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Soderbergh can dash off these relatively minor straight-to-streaming one-offs with relative ease these days, but don’t confuse that ease with a lack of quality: Everything’s done better, and sharper, than just about anyone else would do it.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
After retrieving the man, Waldo dashed off again, this time getting the attention of Parker's husband, Brady Parker, and landlord.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
So, no more dashing off to the restroom or dreading career questions.
—Adunola Adeshola, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
By comparison, Elemental feels dashed off, with the bulk of the creativity spent making sure the visuals were stunning.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Whether kids are taking their baby for a spin or dashing off to save the world, the Herotron is available for whatever mission awaits.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Nora Eckert, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Oscars co-host David Niven was in the midst of welcoming Elizabeth Taylor to the stage to present the Best Picture when a nude Opel ran behind him, flashed a smile and peace sign at the camera, and dashed off again.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
In the video, the couple could be seen entering the Clubhouse at the Avalon at Arundel Crossing in Baltimore before Sydnee, 24, dashes off to the side to join her family members as William walks to take his place at the end of a makeshift silver pathway filled with roses and candles.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Soderbergh can dash off these relatively minor straight-to-streaming one-offs with relative ease these days, but don’t confuse that ease with a lack of quality: Everything’s done better, and sharper, than just about anyone else would do it.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
After retrieving the man, Waldo dashed off again, this time getting the attention of Parker's husband, Brady Parker, and landlord.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
So, no more dashing off to the restroom or dreading career questions.
—Adunola Adeshola, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
By comparison, Elemental feels dashed off, with the bulk of the creativity spent making sure the visuals were stunning.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Whether kids are taking their baby for a spin or dashing off to save the world, the Herotron is available for whatever mission awaits.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Dash off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dash%20off. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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