spin something off from something

spin something off from something
ˌspin ˈoff (from sth) | ˌspin sthˈoff (from sth) derived
to happen or to produce sth as a new or unexpected result of sth that already exists

products spinning off from favourite books

toys spun off from the popular children's TV programme

related noun spin-off
Main entry:spinderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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