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rhyme off

idiom
Meaning

To list or recite quickly.


Examples
SIMPLE

The student can rhyme off all the state capitals.

CONTEXTUAL

During the interview, the candidate was able to rhyme off her previous work experiences without looking at her notes.

COMPLEX

The professor stood before the lecture hall and began to rhyme off a long list of historical dates, expecting the students to record every detail.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    rhyme or reason

    Logic; common sense.

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