splinter off (of) (something)

splinter off (of) (something)

To tear, chip, or break off of a larger piece or thing. Wood began splintering off around the bullet holes. The impact has caused a piece of bone to splinter off of your femur, and it will unfortunately require surgery to repair.
See also: off, splinter
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

splinter off (of) (something)

 and splinter off (from something)
[for a bit of something] to tear off or separate from something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) A piece of wood splintered off of the oar and dropped into the water. A tiny bit splintered off and stuck in my hand.
See also: off, splinter
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (I've) got to take off
  • (Now) where was I?
  • be well off for (something)
  • be well off for something
  • be off for (something)
  • be off for sth
  • bounce off
  • bounce off (of) (someone or something)
  • bounce something off of someone
  • bounce something off someone