tee off
verb
teed off; teeing off; tees off
1
: to drive from a tee
3
: to hit hard
4
: to make an angry denunciation
—often used with on
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The final day of the 2024 Presidents Cup tees off today with the United States holding an 11-7 lead.
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Andrew Torgan, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
The Reserve is known for its 1,000 feet of elevation changes and hillside clubhouse, where golfers can take in the mountain views before teeing off or after finishing a round.
—Megan Dubois, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
The Simmons Bank Championship, Little Rock's first PGA golf tournament, tees off Friday and will bring golfers, caddies and fans from across the globe to the city.
—Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Tune in as the beloved United States player tees off alongside the best of the best at the Paris Olympics.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
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Andrew Torgan, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
The Reserve is known for its 1,000 feet of elevation changes and hillside clubhouse, where golfers can take in the mountain views before teeing off or after finishing a round.
—Megan Dubois, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
The Simmons Bank Championship, Little Rock's first PGA golf tournament, tees off Friday and will bring golfers, caddies and fans from across the globe to the city.
—Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Tune in as the beloved United States player tees off alongside the best of the best at the Paris Olympics.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
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“Tee off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee%20off. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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