come off

Example Sentences

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Barker has said that, in writing the film, he wanted to explore the fear of men “not saying the right thing, or not wanting to come off like a creep.”

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"He hurt himself in the tackle and then he made the decision he had to come off, so that tells you that he himself knew it wasn't right."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Hernandez understands that allowing them to vote in municipal elections might come off as an insult to the memory of civil rights activists who lost their lives fighting for that right for Black Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Did it seem like something had come off your fastball?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“Thanks for doing this. I didn’t mean to come off as unappreciative.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner