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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?
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.
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.
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.
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