Write someone or something off verb phrase
To dismiss someone or something as they are insignificant
The judges will write off the contestants who do not meet the requirements.
They will regret writing James off because he's much smarter than they think.
These chairs are no longer used so I will write them off.
To accept someone or something as a dead loss, waste of time, hopeless case etc.
Can I write it off as a business expense?
The company is forced to write these investments off as losses because of rising costs.
Someone or something is not very skilful, effective, good or remarkable.
If something is not worth a fig, it is not important or considerable.
A phony gangster.
It's not really significant.
Something that no longer matters.
To shake a lot due to the cold or fear
You're shaking like a leaf! Try to calm down and relax.