Bounce off (of) (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bounce off (of) (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-01-24 09:01

Meaning of Bounce off (of) (someone or something)

Bounce off (of) (someone or something) phrasal verb spoken language

If something bounces off, it deflects or reflects off of a surface.

The car's lights bounced off of my car's mirror and blinded me.

The ball bounced off the wall and hit my boy's head.

If someone bounces off, they tell others something with the hope to receive feedback.

Sometimes, I wanna bounce my secrets off of you, but I don't know how to say.

I've just come up with a new idea. Can I bounce it off of you guys now?

Grammar and Usage of Bounce off (of) (someone or something)

It's mostly used in the present tense.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
like it's going out of fashion

Doing something or using something a lot.

Example:

He's constantly drinking like it's going out of fashion.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode