Meaning of bounce off | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To test (ideas) on someone.
   idiomatic, informal, transitive
2. To use as a springboard for further discussion.
   transitive
3. To move away with a bouncing movement.
   intransitive
4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bounce, off.

Equivalents

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.”

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