tee off

verb

1. To hit the first shot of the hole, from the tee.

   “I always check the wind direction before I tee off.”

2. To hit the ball very hard, especially for a home run.

   “Reyes teed off on a hanging curve to give the Cardinals a 3-1 lead.”

3. To irritate, vex, or annoy.

   “Boy, do his jibes ever tee me off!”