Question 1

What does "paw off" mean?

Accepted Answer

to shift an unwanted thing, duty, or problem onto someone else

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

He tried to paw off the extra paperwork on the new assistant.

Question 3

Is "paw off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"paw off" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Very rare and nonstandard in many varieties of English. Learners are more likely to meet 'pawn off' or 'fob off'.

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