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.
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After a snowstorm, use a soft brush or broom to gently clear the snow off of lights.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
People may sleep for up to 24 hours at Wisconsin's rest stops located off of major highways.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
This includes up to 64% off of fan-favorite holiday classics like Sweater Weather, Champagne Toast, and new scents like Rum Rum Reindeer.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
The Sneaker Take your sneakers off of the track by pairing them with baggy jeans and a shearling bomber for a cool, off-duty look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
People may sleep for up to 24 hours at Wisconsin's rest stops located off of major highways.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
This includes up to 64% off of fan-favorite holiday classics like Sweater Weather, Champagne Toast, and new scents like Rum Rum Reindeer.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
The Sneaker Take your sneakers off of the track by pairing them with baggy jeans and a shearling bomber for a cool, off-duty look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Off of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20of. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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