Definition of «to reel off»

The phrase "to reel off" means to recite or list something quickly and without pause, often in a monotone voice. It can also refer to rapidly pulling out a long length of thread from a spool, as if it were being unrolled continuously.

Sentences with «to reel off»

  • She then reels off bullet points on from her presentation which unintentionally highlight that finding and keeping a sugar daddy is a little complex. (independent.co.uk)
  • Cameron has taken to answering these sorts of questions by reeling off lists of supposed government achievements. (politics.co.uk)
  • David Cameron brings the house down and gets rapturous ovation after reeling off gags at final PMQs (thesun.co.uk)
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