bounce off

phrasal verb

bounced off; bouncing off; bounces off

informal

: to talk about (something, such as an idea) with (someone) in an informal way in order to get an opinion

I wanted to bounce some ideas off you before the meeting.

Examples of bounce off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

After Addison and Barney collided going for the pass, the ball bounced off Barney’s knee and hung in the air. —

Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Laser pulses generate a topographic map in a manner similar to how a bat uses echolocation: Laser light is fired from an aircraft, bounces off objects on the ground, and returns to the detector located on the underside of the aircraft. —

Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 With Jimmy and Paul taking the central bromance spot in this episode, Brian needs other people to bounce off of during his own crisis. —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024 Soon enough, the school's overrun with hyperactive kiddos bouncing off the walls, and the teachers have to devise a plan to burn off this sugar buzz while tracking down the sticky-fingered culprit running loose in their halls. —

Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bounce off