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carry something off1Win a prize: she failed to carry off the gold medal...- In 1986 Chadwick was one of the first women shortlisted for the Turner Prize, but failed to carry it off.
- This did him a lot of good and he is quick to point out that the prize has very effectively promoted Scottish art: Douglas Gordon carried it off in 1996 and Christine Borland was nominated in 1997.
- The student of the year was Ciaran Sutton, Arts student of the year was Gavin Elsted and the science award was carried off by Patrick Graham.
Synonyms win, secure, capture, gain, achieve, attain, earn, obtain, acquire, procure, get, collect, pick up, come away with informal land, net, bag, bank, pot, scoop, walk off/away with 1.1Succeed in doing something difficult: he could not have carried it off without government help...- Note that I succeeded in carrying this feat off without falling over, whereas my wife has sufficient grace and elegance to not only look fabulous whilst dancing, but can also hold a large gin and tonic without any spillage.
- He couldn't find a musician he thought was capable of carrying it off, and he refused to compromise.
- Some actors can play multiple characters, or personalities and carry them off admirably.
Synonyms succeed in, triumph in, be victorious in, achieve success in, be successful in, be a success in, do well at, make good in informal crack See parent entry: carry |