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Kumenglish Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Go off

I will go off at 1:30 pm.

I will go off for home.

Correct? Can we use "go off" as a phrase instead of leaving?

  

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In some contexts we can use "go off" in the sense of leaving or departing. For example: A: Where's Sarah? B: No idea.

  • In some contexts we can use "go off" in the sense of leaving or departing.
  • For example: A: Where's Sarah?
  • B: No idea.
  • She went off somewhere.
  • "go off" isn't a very good fit in your sentences, however.
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In some contexts we can use "go off" in the sense of leaving or departing. For example:

A: Where's Sarah?
B: No idea. She went off somewhere.

"go off" isn't a very good fit in your sentences, however. Also, "go off for (destination)" is not a pattern that we really use.

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kumenglishCorrect? Can we use "go off" as a phrase instead of leaving?

Not in that context.

I will get off at 1:30 pm. (The end of the work day.)


"Go off to X" can be used in describing disapproving or emotionally-charged situations.

Suresh goes off to a bar to have drinks with his mates after work. His wife Kamal feels negl

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