strip off

strip off

To remove some outer layer, coating, or covering from someone or something, especially in a rough or forceful manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "strip" and "off." The incredible winds stripped a bunch of tiles off our roof last night. I stripped off his clothes and hurried him into the shower before the chemicals burned his body. You'll need a sandblaster to strip the graffiti off the wall.
See also: off, strip
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

strip something off (of) someone or something

 and strip something off
to tear something from someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) The paramedic stripped the shirt off the burn victim and began to treat her burns. The medic stripped off the patient's shirt.
See also: off, strip
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

strip off

v.
1. To remove some clothing or outer layer: When the students got to the beach, they stripped off their uniforms and headed for the water. I stripped the blankets off the bed.
2. To remove some exterior coating, as of paint or varnish: I bought a strong cleanser to strip off the grime from the stove. You'll have to strip the old paint off before you repaint that wall.
See also: off, strip
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • (Is) this taken?
  • interpret for
  • interpret for (someone)
  • rescue from
  • rescue from (someone or something)
  • identify with
  • attune to
  • ask back
  • orient to (something)
References in periodicals archive
"I hate being wrapped up in layer upon layer of clothes in England, so it's good to get away and strip off abroad," she added.
Katie Green plans Turkey trip to strip off for all-body tan
She claimed PETA had "distorted the truth" by claiming she would strip off for the advertisements.
Britney pulls out
"You really do need to have a lot of confidence to strip off for these shots, but once you have confidence and fun - that's very sexy."
Stringer's scrummy gal
So why don't they turn up the heat so they strip off?" she said.
Chanelle Hayes wants Big Brother bosses to spice up the show
ROSANNA isn't the first Irish celebrity to strip off - but she is the first to pose for Playboy.
Undiecover Ireland: Who's flashing flesh & who's not
Like other British naturists, I have no desire to strip off and parade naked down Sauchiehall Street or Princes Street.
IS IT RUDE FOR US TO GO NUDE?; SHOULD we let it all hang out - or do nudists have a bare cheek? Nudists' rights campaigner Vincent Bethell, 28, was freed at Southwark Crown Court after a jury decided he had not caused a public nuisance by baring all in London. But opinion is divided on whether we should grin and bare it in public..
Despite her topless success, Leigh told the Irish Daily Mirror she won't be rushing to strip off again.
My breast role yet; VAMPISH LEIGH TAKES HER TOP OFF.. AND SALES SOAR
Police fear the sunshine mixed with alcohol could tempt golf fans to strip off and run on the greens.
TIGER'S LOSING STREAK; No nudes at Open
BETTING shop cashier Karen Bowler, 34, has promised to strip off and streak along Uttoxeter High Street if Alan Shearer hits a hat-trick for England at Euro 2000.
Football: Karen's naked ambition
Glasgow businessman Irving Remocker, 45, who owns a chain of tanning salons, told Net surfers his website gave out light rays similar to those from a sunbed and advised them to log on and strip off.
Laid bare by tan.con
SATURDAYS stunner Una Healy has been offered EUR70,000 to strip off and bare all for a lads' mag.
I won't strip off for lads' magazine; EXCLUSIVE IRISH SATURDAYS BEAUTY REFUSES EUR70K TO BARE ALL
Scotland fans may have wanted to tear a strip off the players after Saturday's bum deal at Tynecastle but this guy took it a bit far.
Col gets his kit off
SKINNY-dipper Jackie Brown, 23, from Australia, is set to strip off and be photographed in all of Scotland's lochs to raise money for breast cancer charities.
NEWS
"I think housewives should dare to explore the fantasy to be naked in front of a group of men, and have them all driven mad by wanting you." The star, who plays a young mum who dances naked to fund a child custody case, was paid pounds 8million to strip off in the film which opens in Britain in the summer.
Strop off girls it'll put life in your man