Carry off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈɔf

KAIR-ee AWF

UK

kˈæɹi/ /ˈɒf

KARR-ee OF

Definition

To take something or someone away, or to succeed in doing something difficult or impressive.

Usage & Nuances

Semi-formal, often used figuratively for 'succeeding with style' or outperforming others, especially with challenges ("carry off a prize", "carry off a performance"). Distinct from 'carry away' (literal movement) and can suggest ease or confidence.

• Spanish: llevarse - lograr (tener éxito con algo difícil)
• Portuguese (BR): levar embora - conseguir (ter sucesso em algo difícil)
• Portuguese (PT): levar embora - conseguir (ter sucesso em algo difícil)
• Chinese (Simplified): 带走 - 成功完成（困难的事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 帶走 - 成功完成（困難的事）
• Hindi: ले जाना - सफलतापूर्वक कर लेना
• Arabic: يحمل بعيدًا - ينجح (في القيام بشيء صعب)
• Bengali: সাফল্যের সাথে করা - নিয়ে যাওয়া (জোর করে বা চুরি করা)
• Russian: успешно выполнить - унести (украсть)
• Japanese: やり遂げる - 持ち去る（盗む）
• Vietnamese: thành công thực hiện - mang đi (lấy trộm hoặc mang đi)
• Korean: 성공적으로 해내다 - 가져가다(훔치다)
• Turkish: başarıyla yapmak - alıp götürmek (çalmak)
• Urdu: کامیابی سے کرنا - لے جانا (چوری کرنا یا زبردستی)
• Indonesian: thực hiện thành công - mang đi (lấy trộm hoặc cưỡng chế mang đi)

Example Sentences

He managed to carry off the first prize in the contest.

basic

The thief tried to carry off the painting, but was caught.

basic

Few people could carry off such a bright color.

basic

She really knows how to carry off that bold outfit.

natural

Pulling off a surprise party isn't easy, but they managed to carry it off flawlessly.

natural

Despite the stress, he managed to carry off his speech with confidence.

natural