reel off

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see reel, off.

2. 2

   To list effortlessly and quickly.

   • There are 12 months left before the next World Cup and every England fan can reel off Sven Goran Eriksson's starting XI within 15 seconds.
   • When asked about inspirational influences in his life, he reeled off a list of folks whose names would surprise no one.
3. 3

   To produce (e.g. a performance), in an effortless manner.

   • [...] the average for the entire 123.7 miles from Lavino to Rogoredo was 109.2 m.p.h. and in all the 195.8 miles from Florence to Milan were reeled off in 115.2 min. start to stop at an average of 101.8 m.p.h.
   • Last year, the Royals were 5-17 and little did anyone think they would reel off 12 straight wins in 1996.
   • Briton Fisher reels off 10 birdies in record 63.

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