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torque off

idiom
Meaning

To annoy, distress, or anger.


Origin

disputed origin

Possibly an alteration of tick off. Metaphorical use of mechanical verbs (including torque, jack, and grind) with people and their emotions as the direct object is also seen elsewhere, as with for example torque up, grind one's gears, and jacked up.

Examples
SIMPLE

That rude comment really torqued me off.

CONTEXTUAL

He was completely torqued off when his flight got delayed for the third time.

COMPLEX

The manager was visibly torqued off by the team's lack of progress on the critical project.

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