Strip off Meaning in English
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Definition
To remove your clothes or to take off a layer from something, such as paint or wallpaper.
Usage & Nuances
'Strip off' is often informal and describes removing all or most clothing, or forcefully removing a surface. Collocates with clothes and materials; 'strip down' is similar but can emphasize preparing for action. May sound casual or even risqué in some contexts.
Example Sentences
Please strip off your shoes before entering the house.
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The workers had to strip off the old paint.
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He quickly stripped off his jacket when he got hot.
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The doctor asked me to strip off to my underwear for the exam.
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If you strip off that old wallpaper, the room will look much brighter.
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Kids came running and started to strip off their muddy clothes after playing outside.
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