off of

preposition

: off
Usage of Off of

The of is often criticized as superfluous, a comment that is irrelevant because off of is an idiom. It is much more common in speech than in edited writing and is more common in American English than in British.

Examples of off of in a Sentence

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Kawhi Leonard’s return last month should ease some of the burden off of his shoulders as the team looks to secure a playoff spot down the stretch. Tom Rende, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 However, the signing has caused some problems with Rafael Devers who does not want to move off of third base, according to ESPN. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Center back: George Campbell, CF Montréal At this point, Colorado and Montréal have become the standard-bearers of taking underdeveloped players off of MLS rivals and giving them a better chance at regular minutes. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 That can include lifting, transporting boxes, moving items off of pallets and more. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off of

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off of was in 1567

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“Off of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20of. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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