Carry off

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Confidence Needed

Use 'carry off' when someone completes a task with confidence and style.

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He carried off his presentation with such ease, it impressed everyone.

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Positive Outcome

'Carry off' suggests a task ended successfully, despite its difficulty.

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She carried off the negotiations so well, we got more than we asked for.

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Skillful Execution

Use 'carry off' to compliment someone's ability to skillfully complete something.

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Alex carried off the role of Hamlet with great skill.

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