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[allthewayanime]

Is there anyone out there who uses 'off of?'

Take the sentence, "I can't take my eyes off of you," for example.

 

[bhaisahab]

Is there anyone out there who uses 'off of?'

Take the sentence, "I can't take my eyes off of you," for example.

Yes, I'm sure there are people who use it.

 

[allthewayanime]

So in the end the 'off of' couldn't be considered incorrect?

 

[bhaisahab]

So in the end the 'off of' couldn't be considered incorrect?

I didn't say that. It would be considered incorrect by some.

 

[allthewayanime]

What about the usage of 'off of' as 'from'.For instance:

I downloaded the patch off of the company's website.

I downloaded the patch from the company's website.

Are these sentences correct?

 

[bhaisahab]

What about the usage of 'off of' as 'from'.For instance:

I downloaded the patch off of the company's website.

I downloaded the patch from the company's website.

Are these sentences correct?

I wouldn't use the first one.

 

[5jj]

Some people would consider the first incorrect. I would say only the second.

 

[allthewayanime]

Thank you for replying.
This the last one which I came across:

' "The ball bounced off of from the rim." ( I have heard this phrase from a sports commentator, in a movie).Is this really acceptable?

 

[bhaisahab]

Thank you for replying.
This the last one which I came across:

' "The ball bounced off of from the rim." ( I have heard this phrase from a sports commentator, in a movie).Is this really acceptable?

No, it's not.

 

[5jj]

That one is completely unacceptable.

 

[allthewayanime]

OK, thank you so very much!