Stave (someone or something) off In english explanation

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

Zack Phuc

2021-07-05 02:07

Stave (someone or something) off idiom

If you stave (someone or something) off, you guard or stand up against someone or something so that they cannot assault you.

The armed aggressors were too powerful for the kingdom to stave off.

If you stave (something) off, you cannot put it off or delay it any longer.

After having not eaten for 3 days, the prisoner could no longer stave his hunger off and decided to reveal all the secrets.

I Wasn't Born Yesterday

Used to show that you are not a fool and are not easy to be deceived

To delay taking action to solve something

come out swinging

To compete or defend someone or something in a strong or forceful way

put off the evil hour

To delay or postpone something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible

leave them hanging in midair

To leave someone waiting for an answer or a response

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about/on your person

If you have something on your person/body, it means that you are carrying it with you.

Example:

Customs officers found a gun concealed about your person.

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