skim off

phrasal verb

skimmed off; skimming off; skims off

1

: to remove a layer of (something) from the surface of a liquid

She skimmed the cream off the milk.

2

: to take (something valuable) for oneself out of something else

He skimmed off some of the profits.

Examples of skim off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Check the soup periodically and skim off any foam or scum that accumulates on the surface of the broth. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

His long-distance shot skimmed off the stick of Niko Mikkola and fluttered past Juuse Saros. —Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

Uncover, give it a good stir, skim off and discard any surface residue, then reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

After the soaking period, skim off any floating seeds. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025

Use a large spoon to skim off and discard excess fat from the surface of the sauce. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025

His header skimmed off Spurs’ Dominic Solanke on the way in. —Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025

Bring the pot to a boil, then lower the temperature and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off the foam that rises to the surface. —Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

And Remy’s been skimming off the top, unnoticed, for months. —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024

Rhymes for skim off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff