off of

Idioms

Away from, from, as in Don't take your eyes off of the road, or Can I borrow ten dollars off of you? This seemingly ungrammatical idiom has been used since the 1600s and remains current, but more in oral than written communications. Also see under get off, def. 8.

Example Sentences

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And we would never take anything off of the table.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The first instalment will be called Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, based off of JK Rowling's first book in the popular series.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“We lifted 3.3 million Americans off of food stamps,” he said, referencing figures since he took office.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

It may be enough for stocks to rally off of the idea that the U.S. and Iran are working toward a resolution to the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“Oh, Clara,” the old woman said, despair dripping off of every word.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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