101. To dash off.
Like all of them, ‘dash’ is the verb and ‘off’ is the preposition.
‘Dash’ is something quick. Just dash off.
I have to dash off for another meeting. Sorry, I can’t wait. I can’t talk to you, I’m in a hurry.
So they dash off.
Or somebody’s trying to get some messages done before close of business on a Friday. He runs out to his secretary,
Let’s just dash off a quick answer to these guys and then I can follow it up again on Monday.
‘To dash off’ means to do something very quickly.
To dash off
1. to leave in a hurry
Sorry, I can’t talk to you. Do not dash off a reply in the heat of the moment.
2. to write something quickly without much effort
Do not dash off a reply in the heat of the moment. Take your time.