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    Knarfia New Member

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    Off of or just off?

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by Knarfia, Nov 4, 2012.

    wiping grease off a parmesan shaker

    or:

    wiping grease off of a parmesan shaker

    What say ye? Thanks
     
    Knarfia, Nov 4, 2012
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    I would just use 'off'.
     
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    Use only "off"!!
     
    Rubyclaire, Nov 5, 2012
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    'off of' is bad grammar...
     
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    Interesting..................................
     
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