"Off-peak" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Off-peak refers to a period of time or a specific time frame when demand for a particular product or service is relatively low, usually resulting in cheaper or reduced prices. This is often used in the context of transportation, utility bills, or business hours, where services are provided at a lower cost or with less frequency during off-peak hours or seasons.
Off-chance refers to a slight or remote possibility or opportunity; an unexpected or unlikely event or circumstance.
Off-hand refers to a casual or hasty remark or judgment made without prior thought or consideration. It can also mean a skill or ability performed with one's non-dominant hand.
Off-handedness refers to a careless or thoughtless manner in which someone speaks or acts, often without much consideration or regard for the feelings or reactions of others. It implies a lack of seriousness, courtesy, or tact, and can be perceived as rude, insensitive, or unsophisticated.
An off-licence is a type of retail store that sells packaged liquor, such as wine, beer, and spirits, but not for immediate consumption on the premises. In other words, customers can buy and take away drinks, but they cannot drink them in-store.
Off-loaded refers to the act of transferring or removing something from an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, usually due to its weight or bulk, in order to lighten the load and improve stability, efficiency, or maneuverability. In a broader sense, off-loaded can also mean to unload or remove something from a situation or responsibility, often to alleviate pressure or stress. For example, a pilot might off-load excess fuel to prepare for landing, or a person might try to off-load their worries by sharing them with a friend.
Off-piste refers to areas of a ski slope or resort that are not groomed or maintained, typically meaning unmarked trails, open fields, or other unprepared terrain. Skiers who venture off-piste often do so to explore new routes, seek untouched powder snow, or challenge themselves by skiing in more rugged and unpredictable conditions.
Off-puttingly refers to something that has an unpleasant or disturbing effect on someone, such as being unappealing, disconcerting, or irritating. The word suggests that someone or something has an unsettling or distracting influence that makes one feel uncomfortable or uneasy.
Off-road refers to a route or area that is not paved or maintained, often involving driving or traveling on rough, unpaved surfaces, such as trails, dirt roads, or rugged terrain, often requiring four-wheel drive or specialized vehicles designed for such terrain.
Off-shore refers to something that is located outside the shore or coastline of a country, region, or body of water. In business and economics, it often refers to activities or industries that operate outside the country, such as off-shore banking, off-shore drilling, or off-shore manufacturing. It can also refer to activity or personnel that operate outside the shore or coastline, such as off-shore fishing or off-shore construction.
Off-the-cuff is an idiomatic expression that means spoken or done without prior planning or preparation. It can also imply a sense of spontaneity, informality, and casualness.
Off-the-peg refers to clothes or shoes that are made for a standard size and do not require alterations or tailoring. In other words, they are available in standard sizes and can be easily purchased without needing to have them made to measure.
Off-the-shelf refers to products or services that are readily available and can be obtained without modification or customization, typically from a stock or inventory. It implies that the product or service can be purchased or used as is, without the need for special ordering or design modifications.