point off (point off)

Phrasal-verb Deception

Meaning

to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead

desviar la atención intencionalmente; engañar (desviar la atencion intencionalmente; engañar)

"He tried to point off the reporters by changing the topic."

"Trató de desviar la atención de los reporteros cambiando de tema." (Trato de desviar la atencion de los reporteros cambiando de tema.)

to complete something successfully, especially a reform or p...

to encourage others to share creative thoughts

when water turns into ice due to cold temperature

to overcome fear and act with courage

to replace someone temporarily in a role

to spend more money than one can afford