Sentence examples for tail off from inspiring English sources

The phrase "tail off" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a gradual decrease in sound or intensity, typically of a speech or sound. For example: "His speech began to tail off after he realized his audience had lost interest."

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tail off

verb

To gradually subside or diminish; to tail away.

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Could business tail off?

He works his tail off".

And Sidney has worked his tail off".

A. J. pitched his tail off tonight".

"He pitched his tail off," Torre said.

"I worked my tail off for them".

I worked my tail off for him.

"Jeter plays his tail off," Steinbrenner said.

I work my tail off like a lot of women.

He has said he "worked my tail off" to succeed.

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"And that's a pretty good tail-off".

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