tee off
[verb]
Synonyms: begin, commence, enter, get off, initiate, kick off, lead off, open, start, take up

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

tee off phrasal verb (see also tee)

1. to hit the ball towards a hole for the first time in a game of golf

2. tee somebody off American English informal to make someone angry:
His attitude really tees me off.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

tee off
v.
1. To hit the golf ball from a small wooden peg or tee to begin play for each hole.
We got to the golf course just in time to see the champion tee off.
2. slang To hit a ball, especially a baseball very hard or far.
He teed off on the first pitch.
3. slang To attack vigorously.
The governor teed off on his opponent's speech.
4. slang To make (someone) angry or disgusted.
It teed me off when Billy stole my candy.
Joe was teed off because he had to wait so long.

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