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Saw off Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɔ/ /ˈɔf
SAW awf
sˈɔː/ /ˈɒf
SAW off

التعريف

To cut something off using a saw, usually a piece of wood or metal. It can also be used figuratively to mean completely removing or separating something.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used in practical or DIY contexts: 'saw off a branch,' 'saw off a pipe.' Can be literal (physical cutting) or figurative ('saw off ties' meaning cut off relationships). The verb is separable: 'saw the end off,' 'saw off the top.' Not slang; neutral register.

جمل نموذجية

Be careful when you saw off that branch.

basic

We need to saw off the old pipes to fix the leak.

basic

He tried to saw off the extra piece of wood.

basic

If you saw off the top of the fence, it’ll look much better.

natural

They decided to saw off the broken leg of the chair and replace it.

natural

Sometimes you just have to saw off what doesn’t work and start over.

natural