Phrasal Verbs With 'Slough Off'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Slough Off'.

Slough off

Meaning:

Get rid of, dispose

Example:

The government is increasing its powers but is SLOUGHING OFF responsibility for its failures.

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Slough off

Meaning:

Lose or shed outer layers of skin

Example:

Snakes SLOUGH OFF their old skin.

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Slough off

Meaning:

Ignore or trivialize an injury or insult

Example:

He SLOUGHED OFF the pain and continued running.

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