Meaning of bounce off | Babel Free
Definitions
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To test (ideas) on someone. idiomatic, informal, transitive
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To use as a springboard for further discussion. transitive
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To move away with a bouncing movement. intransitive
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bounce, off.
Examples
“I have a plan to bounce off you.”
“Let me bounce an idea off you.”
“My comments about the resolutions come after Pat and Gayle have explained their objections and talked about what they think their effects will be. My remark is bouncing off of what they said, feeding it back to them in an attempt to continue the flow off the interview.”
“She bounced off out of the room.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.