carry off
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carry off verb
- To transport away.“I need a truck to carry off all this furniture.”
- To steal or kidnap“Bandits carried off most of the money.”
- To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.“The actress carried off a difficult performance.”
- To cause the death of.“Malaria carried off many people.”
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