bounce off
phrasal verb
bounced off; bouncing off; bounces 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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With George Springer and Andrés Giménez bouncing off first and second, Kirk lashed at a changeup from Yankees closer Devin Williams.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The critical reception was lukewarm, and gaming communities bounced off it quickly.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Richard got his hand on the ball as Sharp drove to the baseline and the ball bounced off the Cougars’ guard and went out of bounds.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Jeanty was swallowed at the line of scrimmage before bouncing off multiple tackles and bursting down the right sideline for a 64-yard score.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The critical reception was lukewarm, and gaming communities bounced off it quickly.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Richard got his hand on the ball as Sharp drove to the baseline and the ball bounced off the Cougars’ guard and went out of bounds.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Jeanty was swallowed at the line of scrimmage before bouncing off multiple tackles and bursting down the right sideline for a 64-yard score.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounce off
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“Bounce off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounce%20off. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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