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2008.05.14

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Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
COME OFF   取れる、落ちる

Explanation

  • If something comes off something else, the first thing becomes no longer attached (= joined) to the second.
  • come off とは、もともとくっついていたものが、離れた状態になること、つまり、取れる、落ちる、という意味です。

COME OFF

examples

  1. (fictional advertisement)
    Try new Berlitz Block sunscreen. It smells great, isn't oily, and it doesn't come off in the pool!
  2. Tomato skins come off easily if you place the tomatoes in boiling water for about 30 seconds and then put them in cold water.
  3. I've been trying to remove this sticker, but it just won't come off.
  4. What I like best about this rice cooker is that the lid comes off, which makes cleaning easy.

英会話レッスンThis is the WordMaster SIGNING OFF!