The phrasal verb 'dash off' is predominantly used in informal speech and writing. It typically means to write or create something quickly and without much thought or preparation, often in a hurried or urgent manner. For example, one might "dash off a quick email" or "dash off a note" before leaving for an appointment. It can convey a sense of spontaneity or the need to prioritize speed over quality or detail. Although more common in everyday conversation and casual writing, 'dash off' may also be found in journalistic contexts or creative writing to describe the rapid completion of a task. The verb 'dash' itself suggests speed and urgency, which is retained when combined with 'off,' emphasizing the swift nature of the action being described.
B1
Intermediate
1. To write or produce something quickly.
She had to dash off a quick email before the meeting started.
The professor needed to dash off some notes for his upcoming lecture.
2. To leave a place quickly.
Sorry, I must dash off now, my train is leaving in five minutes.
He had to dash off to meet his friends at the coffee shop.
