Intermediate phrasal verbs with the OFF particle
Q1. The meeting was called ___ at the last minute
CALL OFF means cancel. Meetings dissolve. Schedules adjust.
Q2. He showed ___ his new car to everyone
SHOW OFF means display boastfully. Pride exists. Audiences endure.
Q3. She needs to pay ___ the rest of the bill
PAY OFF means complete payment. Debts dissolve. Freedom arrives.
Q4. The alarm went ___ in the middle of the night
GO OFF means sound or explode. Alarms function. Sleep is interrupted.
Q5. They set ___ fireworks for the celebration
SET OFF means ignite or cause. Celebrations commence. Neighbours are notified.