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Dash off

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Use 'dash off' to describe writing done in a very quick, informal manner, often without much planning. SlideI'll dash off an email before we leave.
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'Dash off' suggests the writing is brief and to the point, without elaborate details. SlideJust dash off a shopping list; we're in a hurry.
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The phrase can imply that the writing is done spontaneously, often in response to an unforeseen need. SlideShe dashed off a memo to address the sudden changes.