reel off

snocciolare, recitare

Dire una serie di nomi, fatti o altre cose rapidamente e senza esitazioni.

In inglese semplice: To say a series of names, facts, or other things quickly and easily.

• She reeled off ten names.
• He can reel off every king’s birth date.
• Could you reel those numbers off again?

Come si usa: reel off something / reel something off (He reeled off the names of all the winners.)

Sinonimi: rattle off, recite

Espressioni comuni: reel off names, reel off facts

eseguire con disinvoltura, inanellare

Realizzare qualcosa, soprattutto un’esibizione, con facilità e scioltezza.

In inglese semplice: To complete or produce something, especially a performance, easily and smoothly.

• She reeled off three easy wins.
• The band reeled off hit after hit.
• He reeled off another flawless round of golf.

Come si usa: reel off something (The pianist reeled off several difficult pieces.)

Sinonimi: turn out, produce

Espressioni comuni: reel off victories, reel off songs

srotolare, svolgere

Svolgere filo, corda o altro materiale dal supporto su cui è avvolto.

In inglese semplice: To unwind thread, rope, or similar material from the round holder it is wrapped around.

• Reel off some thread for me.
• He reeled the fishing line off slowly.
• We reeled off enough cable to reach the gate.

Come si usa: reel off something / reel something off (She reeled off a length of thread.)

Sinonimi: unwind, unreel

Contrari: wind up

Espressioni comuni: reel off thread, reel something off