work off

work off
1) PHRASAL VERB If you work off energy, stress, or anger, you get rid of it by doing something that requires a lot of physical effort.

[V P n (not pron)] Cleaning my kitchen really works off frustration if I've had a row with someone...

[V n P] If I've had a bad day I'll work it off by cooking.

2) PHRASAL VERB If you work off a debt, you repay it by working.

[V P n (not pron)] The report proposes that students be allowed to work off their debt through community service...

[V n P] There were heavy debts. It would take half Edward's lifetime to work them off.


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