bounce off
Definition of bounce off
informal
: to talk about (something, such as an idea) with (someone) in an informal way in order to get an opinion I wanted to bounce some ideas off you before the meeting.
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Word by Word Definitions
: beat, bump
: to cause to rebound or be reflected
: dismiss, fire
: a sudden leap or bound
: rebound
: bluster
: from a place or position
: away from land
: at a distance in space or time
: used as a function word to indicate physical separation or distance from a position of rest, attachment, or union
: to seaward of
: from the possession or charge of
: seaward
: right
: more removed or distant
: to go away : depart
: kill, murder
: office; officer; official
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