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.
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Lane and fellow receiver Makai Lemon indulged in the spotlight during another high-scoring win on Saturday night, rattling off eye-catching plays as the Trojans beat Georgia Southern 59-20 with Maiava at the wheel.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
There's no need for Tony (Weatherly) to rattle off a list of James Bond movies at the beginning of Episode 2, because the tone and vibe of the series is instantly clear.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
That versatility could pay dividends for Nix and the Broncos' offense, and it should be noted that Vaughn racked up 18 rushing touchdowns in 2021 and followed that up by rattling off 1,558 yards during his final season at Kansas State in 2022.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Twenty-five years later, her reverence for each of their capabilities is still apparent, rattling off their strengths at length.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
There's no need for Tony (Weatherly) to rattle off a list of James Bond movies at the beginning of Episode 2, because the tone and vibe of the series is instantly clear.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
That versatility could pay dividends for Nix and the Broncos' offense, and it should be noted that Vaughn racked up 18 rushing touchdowns in 2021 and followed that up by rattling off 1,558 yards during his final season at Kansas State in 2022.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Twenty-five years later, her reverence for each of their capabilities is still apparent, rattling off their strengths at length.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Rattle off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rattle%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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