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Definition work off in British English

work off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to pay someone what you owe them by doing a job for them instead of giving them money

Example

They were forced to work off their debts.

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2

if you work off something such as a feeling or some of your weight, you get rid of it by doing something that involves a lot of physical activity

Example

She generally works off her anger by going for a run.

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Definition work off in British English