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polish off
verb
polished off; polishing off; polishes off
: to finish off or dispose of rapidly or completely
Examples of polish off in a Sentence
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
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“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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