rake off . rake off {v. phr.} To illegally expropriate part of a sum paid. The secretary-treasurer of the association has been caught raking off some of the membership dues. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss