American Idioms and Expressions

Reel Off (something) Idiom

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reel off (something)
What does reel off (something) mean?
to recite something quickly and accuratelyI tried hard to reel off all of the events of the past week.

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What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?
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What does "pull (someone's) tooth out" mean?
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