Come off
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To happen successfully / turn out a certain way
Example sentence
The plan came off perfectly.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: come off + adverb (describing outcome)
come off perfectly
come off without a hitch
come off well
come off as planned
didn't come off
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The surprise party came off without a hitch. ✅ (Correct)
The surprise party came without a hitch off. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To become detached
Example sentence
The button came off my shirt.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: come off + item detached from (noun/preposition phrase)
come off my shirt
come off in the wash
come off the wall
come off easily
came off in his hand
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The label came off in the wash. ✅ (Correct)
The label came in the wash off. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)