Usage of Off of
The of is often criticized as superfluous, but off of is an idiom, and idioms follow their own logic. Use of off of is much more common in speech than in edited writing and is more common in American English than in British English.
Examples of off of in a Sentence
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From November 25 through December 1, the brand is offering up to $220 off of some of its most popular models from the Legacy, Ascent, Propel, and Explorian lines.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Right before taking on Auburn this Saturday, Simpson has received some major career news off of the field.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Many volunteers, including herself, took multiple days off of work to help out.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025
Snap up these popular picks before items start flying off of virtual shelves tomorrow, and check back at PEOPLE Shopping this weekend to see more of the best deals to shop.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Right before taking on Auburn this Saturday, Simpson has received some major career news off of the field.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Many volunteers, including herself, took multiple days off of work to help out.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025
Snap up these popular picks before items start flying off of virtual shelves tomorrow, and check back at PEOPLE Shopping this weekend to see more of the best deals to shop.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Off of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20of. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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