Bounce off | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Bounce off

/ˈbaʊns ɒf/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To reflect off a surface, like light or sound.

  • The ball bounced off the wall and came back to him.
  • The sunlight bounced off the water, creating a dazzling effect.

2. To test an idea by discussing it with others and gathering feedback.

  • I want to bounce some ideas off you for my new project.
  • Let's bounce our design concepts off the team before we finalize them.

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