flick off

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to remove or turn off something with a quick movement

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Examples (10)

  • She flicked the ash off her cigarette.
  • He quickly flicked the dust off his jacket.
  • The waiter flicked the crumbs off the table.
  • She flicked the switch off and the room went dark.
  • The horse flicked the flies off with its tail.
  • He flicked the lint off his sweater before the meeting.
  • The cat flicked the water off its paws.
  • She flicked the lights off before leaving the office.
  • The chef flicked the excess flour off the dough.
  • He flicked the radio off when the news ended.