polish off

verb

polished off; polishing off; polishes off

transitive verb

: to finish off or dispose of rapidly or completely

Examples of polish off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throw it over joggers and a T-shirt for days spent lounging at home, or polish off a skirt-and-boots look for a night out. Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Diner standbys like a tuna melt, BLT or chili dog are $7.50, and can be polished off with a chocolate, vanilla, banana or strawberry milkshake for $5. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024 In the same way that adding some jewellery can polish off your look, topping any outfit with a cap lends a cool-girl vibe. Angela Law, refinery29.com, 19 June 2024 It was later reported that in between the semi final and final, Dutch rider Maurice Peeters polished off an entire bottle of cognac to quell the nerves. Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polish off 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polish off was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Polish off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polish%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

polish off

verb
: to finish off or dispose of rapidly or completely
polished off the whole meal

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