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Date Posted: 21:26:49 02/08/03 Sat
Author: shumitto
Subject: The Chazz Group
In reply to: shumitto 's message, "answerway works" on 21:24:17 02/08/03 Sat

Dear Tokio,
Most frequently, we use the phrasal verb "carry off" with "it". To carry it off means to succeed in an action, endeavor, or scheme:
"John has a great idea for improving production. I hope he can carry it off."
"Mary has wanted to get a job at XYZ Company for a long time, but so far she hasn't been able to carry it off."
"Tom has been trying to convince the Board that he has the necessary qualifications to be promoted to Senior Vice President. If he can carry it off, it will mean a substantial increase in salary."
"Ann tried to cover up the fact that she had been embezzling money from the company's accounts, but she couldn't carry it off.

However, it is possible, thought not as common, to use "carry off" with an object other than "it":
"I hope that John can carry off his plan for improving production."

Also, at least in American English, we use "pull off" with the same meaning. You could substitute "pull" for "carry" in the above sentences.

Regards, American Chazz

answerway

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