fling off

verb

transitive verb

: to give utterance or expression to usually casually or carelessly

flung off a hasty rhyme

gracefully flinging off the proper compliments

intransitive verb

: to depart hastily or brusquely

flung off in a rage

slammed the door and flung off to school

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