[Phrasal Verb] COME OFF - Streamline Your English Speaking with Useful Phrasal Verbs!

Succeed or detach.

Come off" can mean two things: It might mean to succeed or to be perceived in a particular way, such as in "The party came off without a hitch," signaling success. Alternatively, it can mean to detach or become removed, often unexpectedly or unintentionally, "The door handle came off when I tried to open it.

Example Sentences

1. The paint is coming off the walls.

   come off means to detach or succeed

2. Her plan came off perfectly despite the challenges.

   her plan succeeded perfectly despite the challenges

3. The sticker came off easily with a bit of water.

   the sticker detached easily with a bit of water