strike off strength
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strike off strength
Where it comes from
From strike off (“remove from”) + strength (“armed forces”).
verb strikes off strength · striking off strength · struck off strength · stricken off strength
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To discharge or decommission a soldier, animal or vehicle out of the service of the armed forces.
Struck off strength three horses after 10 months' service.
Opposite: take on strength
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