take something off
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Meaning · English
remove or deduct something
Literally: remove something off something
Register: neutral
Examples
I'll take 10% off the total price
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “take something off” mean?
remove or deduct something Literally: remove something off something
Is “take something off” formal or informal?
take something off is generally neutral.