Phrasal verb
bring off
Definition
phr.v. to rescue people from a ship or a wreck using a smaller boat.
phr.v. to rescue or transport individuals from a vessel, typically one in distress, to the shore or another ship.
Examples
“It was a difficult plan, but they managed to bring it off.”
“The young director brought off a stunning performance despite having a very small budget and little time.”
“Few politicians could have brought off such a delicate negotiation without alienating the more radical members of their own party.”
Examples
simple
“It was a difficult plan, but they managed to bring it off.”
contextual
“The young director brought off a stunning performance despite having a very small budget and little time.”
complex
“Few politicians could have brought off such a delicate negotiation without alienating the more radical members of their own party.”
Usage
Usually used in historical or maritime contexts.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'pull off' (a more common, slightly less formal synonym) and 'carry out' (which implies following instructions rather than overcoming difficulty).
This sense is rare in modern conversation and is mostly found in older literature or historical accounts of shipwrecks.
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Phrasal verb
Particles
off
Separability
optional
Pattern
bring + object + off
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