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Definitions from the WebScrew offPart 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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