Phrasal Verb: Reel off

Phrasal Verb: Reel off


Meaning: Quote statistics or facts rapidly

Example: The minister REELED OFF a load of figures to support her position.

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Phrasal Verb: Reel off


Meaning: Score a lot of points or win a lot of games one after the other

Example: They REELED OFF five victories and became the champions.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'REEL'

- Reel in
- Reel off
- Reel out

 

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