
Reel off
Quick Listing
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.
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.
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.