bounce off

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Synonyms: bound off, bounce out, borne off

Antonyms: bound off, bounce out, borne off

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|informal|idiomatic}} To [[test]] (ideas) on someone.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To use as a [[springboard]] for further discussion.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[move]] away with a bouncing movement.
4. {{&lit|en|bounce|off}}

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