Timeline for Meaning of "Write Off" in a particular context
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| Dec 20, 2013 at 22:01 | comment | added | Kristina Lopez | @FumbleFingers, I'm not sure that is really a detail that affects the OP's understanding of the expression, though I'm sure you're probably right. It's the idea that USPS will pay for Jerry's new stereo and Kramer justifies his actions by flippantly considering the expense nominal to the deep pockets of the USPS. That's how I interpreted the gist of the dialog when I watched this episode. | |
| Dec 20, 2013 at 21:55 | comment | added | FumbleFingers | No. In insurance terminology, a "write-off" denotes something which is damaged beyond repair (the insurers will pay for a replacement, not repair). | |
| Dec 20, 2013 at 21:54 | comment | added | trinaldi | I see. Let's wait some more answers. This one does make sense. Thanks for both editing and answering my post. BTW, I'm not the one who downvoted! | |
| Dec 20, 2013 at 21:52 | history | answered | Kristina Lopez | CC BY-SA 3.0 |