dry off
phrasal verb
dried off; drying off; dries off
1
: to become dry
My umbrella's drying off in the hall.
2
: to make one's body dry
We got out of the pool and dried off.
3
: to make (someone or something) dry
He dried off the bench and sat down.
Dry yourself off and get dressed.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Moreover, what also happens in a bust is that income streams tend to dry off and what was a positive carry can quickly become a negative carry.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In fact, platforms like TikTok are packed with face-washing tips and tricks, from how long to wash to how to dry off once you’re finished.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Rinse off the cooktop and once again, use a soft cloth to dry off the surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Dry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20off. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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