of particle usage

What is the proper use of the "off of" combination? especially with words already indicating reduction, like "... discount off of ...". Does it appear redundant?

Are there other particles with uses to watch out for?


Thank you.

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by lydasha_fromRussia

What is the proper use of the "off of" combination? especially with words already indicating reduction, like "... discount off of ...". Does it appear redundant?

Are there other particles with uses to watch out for?


Thank you.

The most common use of "off of" is probably moving something that is on something to not being on something.

Take the sticker off of the package.

I think "off of" with discount is redundant.

[Tdol]

I think it's redundant in most, if not all, cases. It is used here in the UK, but you could as easily say 'Take the sticker off the package'. Offhand,I can't think of an example where it's truly needed.

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by tdol

I think it's redundant in most, if not all, cases. It is used here in the UK, but you could as easily say 'Take the sticker off the package'. Offhand,I can't think of an example where it's truly needed.

We would usually drop the "of" also. :wink: