as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off (on)
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Francis enjoyed immense popularity with rank-and-file Catholics during his 12-year papacy but struggled with conservative church hierarchy, sometimes finding himself at odds with traditional voices within the Curia.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025 -
The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Wylie, by all accounts, was well liked within the program and beloved by many players who viewed him as critical to their development.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Things were looking up later in the day after a report said the measure of inflation that the Fed likes to use slowed to 2.3% in March, the Associated Press reported.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Some may love the public display, but emotions can run high and, in general, nobody wants to be proposed to amidst a crowd of tourists, traffic, or New York construction—especially if your love is on the timid side.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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California For Subscribers Canadian snowbirds love Palm Springs.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The casket carrying the body of the late pontiff is now being taken to the St Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore), which Pope Francis picked as his final resting place, breaking tradition.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of mourners have taken to the Vatican this week to pay their final respects to Pope Francis following his death on Monday.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Get off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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