1 C1 idiomatic informal
to leave in a casual, easy, and often slightly careless way
"He breezed off before anyone could ask him to help clean up."
inseparable
breeze off
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
to leave quickly and casually, often as if nothing matters
In plain English
to go away in a relaxed, easy way
What does "breeze off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
The image is of moving away like a light breeze.
Actually means
to go away in a relaxed, easy way
Usage tip
Uncommon but understandable from the image of moving like a breeze. Often suggests confidence, carelessness, or lack of concern.
Words that pair with "breeze off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
home again without apologizing after lunch down the street out of the room
How to conjugate "breeze off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
breeze off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
breezes off
he/she/it
Past simple
breezed off
yesterday
Past participle
breezed off
have + pp
-ing form
breezing off
continuous
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