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write sth off

(VEHICLE) UK phrasal verb with write
 
 
/raɪt/ verb (wrote, written or old use writ)

Definition

to damage a vehicle so badly that it cannot be repaired: His car was completely written off in the accident.Accidents involving vehiclesDestroying and demolishingDamaging and spoiling
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