GLANCED OFF Meaning and
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The phrase "glanced off" refers to an act where an object or projectile, often moving at high velocity or possessing significant force, strikes a surface or barrier but does not make full contact or penetrate it. In this context, "glance" signifies a brief and casual touch or impact. The term "off" indicates that the object has been deflected, redirected, or diverted from its original path due to the contact.
When an object "glances off" a surface, it typically exhibits a change in direction without causing any significant damage or altering its trajectory to a great extent. The impact tends to be fleeting, resulting in a mere brush or graze. This phenomenon is often observed in sports, particularly in games involving balls or projectiles, where objects strike various barriers, such as walls, nets, or player limbs, and then rapidly bounce or ricochet away.
The phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or incident in which someone or something briefly encounters or interacts with a particular subject matter or issue without delving deeper into it. In such cases, the contact or involvement remains superficial, lacking substantial engagement or long-lasting impact. "Glancing off" may imply a passing encounter that does not lead to further exploration, investigation, or deep understanding.
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