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touch off

The correct spelling is touch off.

How to pronounce touch off

verb

Say it like: Tow-ch -off

The correct spelling is touch off. To start; to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed. For example: "Be cautious talking about religion or politics, lest you touch off an argument."

Usage Examples

Be cautious talking about religion or politics, lest you touch off an argument.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To start; to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed.

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