off form

phrase

chiefly British
: performing badly
She was a little off form in last night's game.

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The eighth previous champion pre-entered is Nobals, who captured the 2023 Turf Sprint but has been a bit off form recently and will need some defections to get into the race. Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025 And with him off form this year and during the tournament, the result shouldn't have been a shock. Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 9 July 2024 Did well on the Canterbury grass last summer but might be off form. Star Tribune, 10 June 2021 These comfy Clogs feature an easy to slip on and off form that is ideal for gardening, cooking and pretty much anything else. Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020

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“Off form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20form. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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