Carry off
/ˈkæri ɔf/B2
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1. To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.
- She managed to carry off the award despite strong competition.
- They carried off the heist without anyone noticing.
2. To cause someone to die, often used in context of diseases or natural causes.
- The flu epidemic carried off hundreds of people last year.
- He was carried off by a sudden illness.
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