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carry off

[ˈkæri ɔːf]
phrasal verb
levar embora; conseguir; executar com sucesso
1. to take someone or something away, especially by force or in a sudden manner
The thieves carried off all the jewelry from the store.
Os ladrões levaram embora todas as joias da loja.
2. to succeed in doing something difficult or impressive despite challenges
She carried off the difficult performance with confidence and grace.
Ela conseguiu executar a apresentação difícil com confiança e graça.
3. to win a prize or award
Brazil carried off the gold medal in football at the Olympics.
O Brasil levou a medalha de ouro no futebol nas Olimpíadas.
NYC Slang
pull off; cop
Synonyms
take awayremovewinsucceed ataccomplishpull off
Antonyms
faillosereturnput back

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
levar embora; conseguir fazer
commonly used in both senses
São Paulo
levar; conseguir
standard usage, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
levar; conseguir fazer
colloquial, very common in spoken language
Portugal
levar embora; conseguir fazer
less frequently used; Portuguese prefer simpler alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry the day
carry weight
get away with
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