reel off

To say a series of names, facts, or other things quickly and easily.

• She reeled off ten names.
• He can reel off every king’s birth date.
• Could you reel those numbers off again?

How to use it: reel off something / reel something off (He reeled off the names of all the winners.)

Similar words: rattle off, recite

Common phrases: reel off names, reel off facts

To complete or produce something, especially a performance, easily and smoothly.

• She reeled off three easy wins.
• The band reeled off hit after hit.
• He reeled off another flawless round of golf.

How to use it: reel off something (The pianist reeled off several difficult pieces.)

Similar words: turn out, produce

Common phrases: reel off victories, reel off songs

To unwind thread, rope, or similar material from the round holder it is wrapped around.

• Reel off some thread for me.
• He reeled the fishing line off slowly.
• We reeled off enough cable to reach the gate.

How to use it: reel off something / reel something off (She reeled off a length of thread.)

Similar words: unwind, unreel

Opposites: wind up

Common phrases: reel off thread, reel something off