rattle off
phrasal verb
rattled off; rattling off; rattles off
informal
: to say (something) quickly or easily from memory
She rattled off the names of all 50 states.
Examples of rattle off in a Sentence
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After rattling off 23 consecutive regular-season wins (21 by double figures) and maintaining an unbeaten conference record, Gonzaga will look to erase the memory of that Portland loss.
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Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2024
American Wyndham Clark blitzed through his final nine holes at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course – rattling off four birdies in a row before adding two more – to card a second consecutive seven-under 65 and take a four shot cushion into the weekend in Florida.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Many winners opt for a timely message, while others resort to rattling off a list of names.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
When Transmission Investment made its presentation, rattling off promises of cheaper electricity, better broadband, and fiber-optic cable, the company’s representatives were in no way prepared for the vitriol with which they were received.
—Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
Local notes: Western Boone (9-13), rattled off a five-game win streak between January and February before running into Speedway and Danville.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2024
Evangel scored the first five points of the game before Newport rattled off 10 straight.
—Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
At one point this season, the Panthers rattled off 11 consecutive road wins, one shy of matching the NHL record.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
The meetings often lasted hours as Mr. Garland rattled off questions.
—Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2024
American Wyndham Clark blitzed through his final nine holes at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course – rattling off four birdies in a row before adding two more – to card a second consecutive seven-under 65 and take a four shot cushion into the weekend in Florida.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Many winners opt for a timely message, while others resort to rattling off a list of names.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
When Transmission Investment made its presentation, rattling off promises of cheaper electricity, better broadband, and fiber-optic cable, the company’s representatives were in no way prepared for the vitriol with which they were received.
—Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
Local notes: Western Boone (9-13), rattled off a five-game win streak between January and February before running into Speedway and Danville.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2024
Evangel scored the first five points of the game before Newport rattled off 10 straight.
—Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
At one point this season, the Panthers rattled off 11 consecutive road wins, one shy of matching the NHL record.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
The meetings often lasted hours as Mr. Garland rattled off questions.
—Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
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