tee off

verb3

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

   • I always check the wind direction before I tee off.
2. •
   (slang) To irritate, vex, or annoy.

   • Boy, do his jibes ever tee me off!
3. •
   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.