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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Go off, go out

With words such as "light(s)" and "power", should I use the phrasal verb "go off" or "go out"?

Thank you.

  

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I recommend these: The lights went out. The power went out. You'll also see 'off' in that position occasionally.

  • I recommend these: The lights went out.
  • The power went out.
  • You'll also see 'off' in that position occasionally.
  • It's not completely wrong.
  • CJ
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I recommend these: The lights went out. The power went out.

You'll also see 'off' in that position occasionally. It's not completely wrong.

CJ

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