drain off

Related to drain off: come off, in line with, blown out of the water, ran out

drain off

1. To flow or move off of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "drain" and "off." Now that we've fixed the gutters, the rain should drain off of our roof nicely.

2. To cause a liquid to flow or move off of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "drain" and "off." Drain off some of that excess water to free up more space in the pot for the other ingredients.

drain something off something

and drain something off to cause or permit something

to flow from the surface or contents of something. Drain some of the broth off the chicken. Drain off the fat at the bottom of the pan.

See also: drain, off

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

drain
base off (of) (something else)
drain (something) off to (do something)
bite off
blow off
drain (something) out of (something)
drain out of
pour down

References in periodicals archive

Add the beef, cook for a few minutes and drain off any fat in the pan.

Dinners #"E!$

Let the excess batter drain off and lower into the oil.

Cooking With Mark: Get a taste of the humble fish and chip

Drain off the water using sieve and suspend the pumpkin pieces over the pan to thoroughly drain and dry out for 30 minutes.

DESSERT PUMPKIN PIE (SERVES 4)

Remove from the oven and drain off any liquid, then return to the oven, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes.

Doner kebabs

5 Remove the chicken skin, drain off all of the fat and carve the meat.

Roast chicken; Ready in 2 hours, serves 4

Push the flesh through a sieve and put the mix into a muslin bag (or a tea towel) to allow any excess liquid to drain off (hang over a bowl in the fridge overnight).

David Friel; Quick meals

The gate leakage and drain off currents are respectively 160 nA and 250 [micro]A at 225[degrees]C.

SiC high voltage switch features logic-level gate control

After they detect TNT, the plants' leaves drain off chlorophyll--the stuff that makes them green--and turn white.

Bomb-detecting plants

The no-maintenance panels keep gear about a half-inch or more off the ground, which lets water drain off and evaporate more easily.

Soggy situation

Place the fried squid onto parchment paper to allow the excess oil to drain off. 9.

tiny bites

Another method of detaining stormwater on site is "controlled flow roof drainage." This system permits rainwater to drain off a roof at a controlled rate (usually equal to or less than the previous undeveloped rate); after a storm has abated, the accumulated water drains off within a prescribed period of time.

Strategies for stormwater: low-impact designs meet energy, conservation, and regulatory priorities

Drain off any excess liquid and stir through the remaining rosemary, leaves finely chopped.

eating in; Chargrilled Chicken with Antipasti Couscous (serves four)

Drain off the water and allow the tongue to cool before peeling off the outer skin and discarding.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK; Beetroot and Ox Tongue with Horseradish (Serves Four)

due to the smooth, angled surfaces the detergents can drain off residue free, making the cells easy to clean.

Robot platform

Drain off any fat and add loads of veg and it is instantly transformed to a "diet" meal.

TRY MY COLD COMFORTS

词组	drain off
释义	drain off Related to drain off: come off, in line with, blown out of the water, ran out drain off 1. To flow or move off of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "drain" and "off." Now that we've fixed the gutters, the rain should drain off of our roof nicely. 2. To cause a liquid to flow or move off of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "drain" and "off." Drain off some of that excess water to free up more space in the pot for the other ingredients. See also: drain, off Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. drain something off something and drain something off to cause or permit something to flow from the surface or contents of something. Drain some of the broth off the chicken. Drain off the fat at the bottom of the pan. See also: drain, off McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: drain base off (of) (something else) drain (something) off to (do something) bite off blow off drain (something) out of (something) drain out of pour down References in periodicals archive Add the beef, cook for a few minutes and drain off any fat in the pan. Dinners #"E!$ Let the excess batter drain off and lower into the oil. Cooking With Mark: Get a taste of the humble fish and chip Drain off the water using sieve and suspend the pumpkin pieces over the pan to thoroughly drain and dry out for 30 minutes. DESSERT PUMPKIN PIE (SERVES 4) Remove from the oven and drain off any liquid, then return to the oven, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes. Doner kebabs 5 Remove the chicken skin, drain off all of the fat and carve the meat. Roast chicken; Ready in 2 hours, serves 4 Push the flesh through a sieve and put the mix into a muslin bag (or a tea towel) to allow any excess liquid to drain off (hang over a bowl in the fridge overnight). David Friel; Quick meals The gate leakage and drain off currents are respectively 160 nA and 250 [micro]A at 225[degrees]C. SiC high voltage switch features logic-level gate control After they detect TNT, the plants' leaves drain off chlorophyll--the stuff that makes them green--and turn white. Bomb-detecting plants The no-maintenance panels keep gear about a half-inch or more off the ground, which lets water drain off and evaporate more easily. Soggy situation Place the fried squid onto parchment paper to allow the excess oil to drain off. 9. tiny bites Another method of detaining stormwater on site is "controlled flow roof drainage." This system permits rainwater to drain off a roof at a controlled rate (usually equal to or less than the previous undeveloped rate); after a storm has abated, the accumulated water drains off within a prescribed period of time. Strategies for stormwater: low-impact designs meet energy, conservation, and regulatory priorities Drain off any excess liquid and stir through the remaining rosemary, leaves finely chopped. eating in; Chargrilled Chicken with Antipasti Couscous (serves four) Drain off the water and allow the tongue to cool before peeling off the outer skin and discarding. RECIPE OF THE WEEK; Beetroot and Ox Tongue with Horseradish (Serves Four) due to the smooth, angled surfaces the detergents can drain off residue free, making the cells easy to clean. Robot platform Drain off any fat and add loads of veg and it is instantly transformed to a "diet" meal. TRY MY COLD COMFORTS
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