comes off

Separates from surface

Comes off describes how something appears or is perceived by others, particularly regarding manner or impression: He comes off as arrogant, but he's actually quite shy.

It also means to succeed or happen as planned: The party came off without a hitch.

In a physical sense, comes off refers to something becoming detached or removed: The lid comes off easily.

When someone comes off well or badly, they emerge from a situation with a favorable or unfavorable result.

detachment

peel

Outer fruit layer

unhook · unstick · unclip · release · disentangle · loosen · pull away · strip · tear away · break away

success

work

Effort toward a goal

gel · materialize · happen · manage · achieve · accomplish · deliver · execute · nail · turn out

impression

seem

Give an impression

  • appearBecome perceptible to sight
  • soundAudible wave phenomenon
  • strikeForceful impact or stoppage

present · project · convey · register · feel · look · exude · radiate · emanate · vibe

removable

detachable

Able to be unfastened

interchangeable · replaceable · separable · peel-and-stick · velcro · magnetic · temporary · reusable · adhesive · stick-on

Opposites
physical attachment/detachment

comes offstays on

Continues in place

adheres · sticks · stays put · attaches · clings

success/failure of impression or appearance

comes offfalls flat

Fails to resonate

fails · backfires · flops · bombs · misfires

event occurrence

comes offfalls through

Fails to happen

collapses · goes nowhere

Family

off, come, coming, came, take off, comes, offset, fall off, comer

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