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  1. to drop off a meeting - WordReference Forums

    Jun 28, 2023 · Hello everyone! In a meeting I have heard people say "I need to drop off the meeting" and "I need to drop off to another meeting", and I wonder if the use of drop off is …

  2. get off work or take off work? | WordReference Forums

    Jul 19, 2007 · Hi, kind people I have a confusion between get off work and take off work. I want to ask my friend when he stops his work at his job for the day. So should I ask him like this: …

  3. dispose of/dispose off - WordReference Forums

    Jun 22, 2007 · "The company wants to dispose off the equipment." Is this sentence correct. Iam confused whether it is dispose of or dispose off as I see a lot of sentences that use dispose …

  4. Once-off or One-off - WordReference Forums

    Jan 7, 2011 · Hello, Does anyone know what is the difference between 'once-off' and 'one-off' or whether once-off is used across the English-speaking world? Recently an English colleague …

  5. off the back of something - WordReference Forums

    May 29, 2021 · What is the meaning of "off the back of something" Also, I searched for any old posts in here, and I was able to find this one. Off the back of this Therefore, I am really …

  6. sand off/under the island? | WordReference Forums

    Mar 24, 2025 · The city’s remains were covered by a thick layer of sand (off/under) the island. As a non-native speaker, I can’t understand why the right selection is “off” in stead of “under”, …

  7. get off my bed vs. get out of my bed? | WordReference Forums

    Dec 20, 2011 · Hi, What is the difference of 'get off my bed' and 'get out of my bed'? Are they interchangeable? I was wondering if 'off' is particularly away from the surface of the bed while …

  8. Hold off and Hold back - WordReference Forums

    Mar 16, 2012 · Thanks for the clarification James. So what do you use when you say "Please hold off/ hold back in processing my application." ?

  9. Terrova shuts off at high speed - Ohio Game Fishing

    Mar 30, 2024 · When I run my Terrova at full power 10, it will go about five minutes and then shut off. I can turn it right back on and run at speed 8 for as long as I...

  10. live on vs live off - WordReference Forums

    Sep 10, 2011 · Hallo, Which one is correct " Lampreys live on blood that they suck out'' or '' they live off blood that they suck out''. Thank you in advance.