1 B2 idiomatic informal
To say or recite a list of things rapidly and without hesitation, as if from memory.
"The student rhymed off all the capitals of South America without looking at her notes."
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rhyme off
B2 informal separable transitive
To recite or list a series of things quickly and fluently from memory.
In plain English
To say a long list of things very fast, like you know them all by heart.
What does "rhyme off" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To quickly produce or repeat a series of examples, facts, or arguments in succession.
"The manager rhymed off a dozen reasons why the project was behind schedule."
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Usage tip
Primarily used in Canadian and Irish English. In other varieties, 'rattle off' or 'reel off' are far more common. Learners outside Canada or Ireland may rarely encounter this form.
Words that pair with "rhyme off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
names statistics facts list numbers reasons
How to conjugate "rhyme off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
rhyme off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rhymes off
he/she/it
Past simple
rhymed off
yesterday
Past participle
rhymed off
have + pp
-ing form
rhyming off
continuous
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