rolls off

Slips right off

Rolls off describes something departing smoothly and easily from a surface or source.

Physically, objects roll off tables or conveyor belts.

More often figurative: criticism that rolls off your back doesn't bother you.

Something that rolls off the tongue is easy and pleasant to say.

New units roll off the assembly line suggests continuous, effortless production.

Related
  • ballSpherical plaything or gala
  • coinStamped metal currency
  • slideSmooth continuous movement
  • tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
  • dismissSend away or reject

flow · production line · assembly line · dice · marble · enunciate · release · disregard · verbalize · articulate · rotate · fade away · dissolve · escape · ignore · spin · eject · sphere

Opposites
physical adherence/absorption

rolls offsticks to

Remains firmly attached

clings to · penetrates · saturates · coats · permeates

emotional/psychological impact

rolls offhits home

Affects one personally

wounds · haunts · lingers · takes to heart · sinks in

ease of speech/delivery

rolls offtrips over

stumbles on · catches on

Family

roll, rolls, rolled, rolling, roller, rollers, off

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G