Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dash-off
phrasal verb
/dæʃ ɒf/
Definition
To write or complete something quickly and often with little attention to detail.
Examples
- I need to dash off a quick email before the meeting.
- She dashed off a letter to her friend.
- He dashed off his homework so he could go play outside.
Meaning
The phrase ‘dash off’ typically means to produce a piece of writing or to finish a task in haste, often implying it is done without thorough consideration or polish.
Synonyms
- scribble
- write hastily
- knock out
- jot down
