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  1. ''Off'' Vs ''Off to'' | WordReference Forums

    Jan 14, 2019 · Sentence (b) is correct, but the phrase "off to Scotland" uses be off, not off to. The to is part of to Scotland. This is meaning 34 of "off" in the WordReference dictionary: 34. starting on one's …

  2. 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 correct in this …

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

    Jul 19, 2007 · Your choices (get off work, finish work, leave work) will all work fine finishing the question about a normal working day. I don't see much difference in formality, if any.

  4. 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 confused whether "off …

  5. I'm off next week vs I'll be off next week | WordReference Forums

    Feb 17, 2012 · Ditto, and to (2) you could add "I won't be in next week". In fact, you could take a week off trying to decide which one to use . They are all in the same register, and for normal …

  6. Saturday and Sunday = days off - WordReference Forums

    Sep 13, 2019 · It depends on the situation. In your sentence "Saturday and Sunday are my days off" you are describing a regular occurrence, and "days off" is fine. Someone else might have different days …

  7. 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 off. But …

  8. 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 corrected me …

  9. Hats off to you (sexist?) | WordReference Forums

    May 7, 2025 · "hats off to you" is generally a safe and well-understood way to express your appreciation and respect in contemporary English, including in work-related emails to colleagues of any gender. …

  10. take something off someone's plate | WordReference Forums

    Oct 9, 2015 · In an American movie called "The Intern", there is this line (or something like that): Our investors think a seasoned CEO could take some things off your plate. Apparently, the line was …