Touch off (something) touch (something) off
To cause something to fire or explode by lighting the fuse.The fire at the oil refinery touched off an explosion that destroyed many tanks.
To cause something to fire or explode by lighting the fuse.The fire at the oil refinery touched off an explosion that destroyed many tanks.
To be of the best or most important kind.When my friend buys a new car he always buys a top-drawer model.
The most important person in an organization.My uncle is the top dog in his company.
The person who is the boss or the top person in a group or organization.The famous actor in the movie was the top banana in the story.
Fiercely, as hard as possible.The man decided to fight tooth and nail to transfer to another department of the company.
To boast or praise oneself.My friend is always tooting his own horn when he thinks that he has done something well.
To be too expensive for someone's budget.The piano was too rich for our blood so we did not buy it.
To be more of a good thing than is good or useful.The new company policy is too much of a good thing and they may change it.
To have too many things that you are trying to do.My friend has too many irons in the fire at the moment and has no time for other things.
To be almost unbelievable.The offer was too good to be true and I did not believe that it was possible.