Use 'reel off' when someone lists items rapidly without stopping to think. During the quiz, she reeled off answers as if she had them memorized.
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Impressive Recall
'Reel off' often implies a person has impressive memory skills or is knowledgeable. He reeled off the winning lottery numbers from the past month.
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Informal Context
'Reel off' is typically used in informal situations, not in formal writings or speeches. At the family reunion, Uncle Joe reeled off all our birthdays.