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carry off

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carry off verb

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

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