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Definition carry off in British English

carry off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to deal successfully with something difficult

Example

Both actors have the stylish self-confidence needed to carry off these roles.

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2

to win a prize

Example

At last week's Oscars, a small number of films carried off nearly all the prizes.

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Definition carry off in British English