cross off
phrasal verb
crossed off; crossing off; crosses off
: to draw a line through (a name or item on a list)
They crossed off the names of the people who had already been invited.
We can cross her off our list of potential donors.
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Looking to cross off an unforgettable vacation this year?
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Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
And Clutter-Free In 2025 Make the list on your phone or a piece of paper, cross off each item every day, and give yourself a little grace when needed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
By June, Davis had crossed off every item on the list.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Getz can turn his attention to building a stronger market for Robert with the Crochet trade crossed off his list.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
And Clutter-Free In 2025 Make the list on your phone or a piece of paper, cross off each item every day, and give yourself a little grace when needed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
By June, Davis had crossed off every item on the list.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Getz can turn his attention to building a stronger market for Robert with the Crochet trade crossed off his list.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Cross off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20off. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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