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Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To leave or go away, especially in a rude or abrupt manner.

Example sentence: After arguing with her boss, she angrily told him to screw off.

Sense 2:

Definition: To remove or detach by twisting or unscrewing.

Example sentence: I couldn't unscrew the lid, so I asked my dad to help screw it off.

Sense 3:

Definition: To avoid doing something or evade responsibility by making excuses.

Example sentence: He always tries to screw off his chores by pretending to be busy.

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