Phrasal Verb: Tail off

Phrasal Verb: Tail off


Meaning: Become silent or inaudible

Example: The voices TAILED OFF when she entered.

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Phrasal Verb: Tail off


Meaning: Decrease

Example: Profits TAILED OFF sharply in the last quarter of the year as a result of the increase in the price of oil.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'TAIL'

- Tail away
- Tail back
- Tail off

 

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