[Idiom] "Up" as a verb....

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konungursvia

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Well why not accept the Singapore usage of using "off" and "on" as verbs too in that case?

BBC News - Marriage and divorce 'up weight', says study

I think the use of "off the TV please" in Singlish is quite concise and almost elegant. Just as good as the British usage according to which "up" is a verb.

What do others think?
 

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Well why not accept the Singapore usage of using "off" and "on" as verbs too in that case?

BBC News - Marriage and divorce 'up weight', says study

I think the use of "off the TV please" in Singlish is quite concise and almost elegant. Just as good as the British usage according to which "up" is a verb.

What do others think?
I've never heard "off" as a verb, but I haven't been to Singapore either. :-( I think it's very much in the spirit of the English language. I like it.
 

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I like it too. It's sleek and concise.

Have I ever read something like 'he upped and went' meaning he left?
 

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In poker (and similar endeavors), sometimes we talk about "upping the ante"...
 

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I like off the TV as a verb.
 

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And people up sticks and leave.
 
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