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head off |
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head someone/something off to stop the movement of people or animals by getting in front of them. The horses broke into a gallop, and Pete yelled for Jack to head them off. See also: head head off something to avoid something bad by doing something now. The UN Security Council is hoping to head off further violence. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of head someone or something off (= to stop the movement of people or animals by getting in front of them) See also: head |
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You must excuse me for taking your head off, but I shall have to do it in order to put your brains in their proper place. What club but the whaleman's can head off like that? He walks the poop darting gloomy glances, as though he wished to poison the sea, and snaps your head off savagely whenever you happen to blunder within earshot. |
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