English

Verb

rattle off

1. (idiomatic, transitive) To list or recite quickly.

   When I suggested it, he promptly rattled off a dozen reasons that it wouldn't work.

2. (obsolete, transitive) To rail at; to scold.
   • Arbuthnot

     She would sometimes rattle off her servants sharply.

Synonyms

• reel off
• rhyme off (Canadian)

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