fly off

Frequency: 7.411.5 per million words

to depart by flying, often suddenly

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Examples (10)

  • The startled pigeons suddenly flew off the roof.
  • As we approached, the flock of sparrows flew off in a flurry.
  • A single blackbird was perched on the fence, and then it flew off.
  • The seagulls will fly off if you get too close to their nests.
  • A butterfly landed on the flower for a moment before flying off again.
  • The bee buzzed around my head and then flew off towards the hive.
  • The helicopter prepared for takeoff and then flew off into the sunset.
  • What time does your plane fly off to Paris?
  • The witch cackled as she flew off on her broomstick.
  • In the myth, the magical carpet would fly off at its master's command.