be off v. phr. 1. v. To be in error; miscalculate.
The estimator was off by at least 35% on the value of the house. 2. v. To leave.
Jack ate his supper in a hurry and was off without saying goodbye. 3. adj. Cancelled; terminated.
The weather was so bad that we were told that the trip was off. 4. adj. Crazy.
I'm sure Aunt Mathilda is a bit off; no one in her right mind would say such things. 5. adj. Free from work; having vacation time.
Although we were off for the rest of the day, we couldn't go to the beach because it started to rain. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲