Phrasal Verb - bounce something off (of) someone or something

Phrasal verbs, also called two-word verbs, are idiomatic expressions wherein the second element of the verb (the adverb or particle) is not necessarily predictable.

Phrasal Verb:

bounce something off (of) someone or something

Meaning / Example:

1. to make something rebound off someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.)
> She bounced the ball off the wall, turned, and tossed it to Wally.

2. and bounce something off to try an idea or concept out on someone or a group. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.)
> Let me bounce off this idea, if I may.
> Can I bounce something off of you people, while you're here?

Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.

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