English Expression · Intermediate
buck off
Of a horse or other animal, to rear up on its hind legs in order to throw off or dislodge its rider
Pronunciation: say buck off
Meaning
Of a horse or other animal, to rear up on its hind legs in order to throw off or dislodge its rider.
Example
You can't learn to ride a horse unless you've been bucked off a great many times," said the tall, lean, leathery broncho-buster who taught me how to ride a horse.
You can't learn to ride a horse unless you've been bucked off a great many times," said the tall, lean, leathery broncho-buster who taught me how to ride a horse.
Practice tips
- Practice buck off out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.