Question 1

What does "glance off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To hit a surface at an angle and deflect away rather than penetrating or making full contact.

Question 2

How do you use "glance off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The arrow glanced off his armor and landed harmlessly in the ground.

Question 3

Is "glance off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"glance off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used in both physical descriptions (bullets, balls, light) and in figurative language (criticism glancing off someone). Often appears in action writing and sports commentary. The image is of a light, angled contact rather than a direct hit.

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