toss\ off

toss\ off
v. phr.
1. To drink rapidly; drain.

He tossed off two drinks and left.

2. To make or say easily without trying or thinking hard.

She tossed off smart remarks all during dinner.

He thinks a reporter should be able to toss off an article every few hours.


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