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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Off or off of?

Do you say, "I can't get my eyes off you" or "I can't get my eyes off of you"?

BTW, is it "I can't get my eyes off (of) you" or "I can't take my eyes off (of) you"?

Thank you

  

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Use either verb (get, take) but leave out of even though it is often used in non-standard English. This is a well-known song, but I have heard better singers: CB

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  • Use either verb (get, take) but leave out of even though it is often used in non-standard English.
  • This is a well-known song, but I have heard better singers: CB
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Use either verb (get, take) but leave out of even though it is often used in non-standard English. This is a well-known song, but I have heard better singers:

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teal limeDo you say, "I can't get my eyes off you" or "I can't get my eyes off of you"?

I say "off of", but that's because I grew up in a community where everyone said that. It is frowned upon in academic circles, but it's seen in newspapers fairly often. See for examples.

In spite of the fact that I use "off of", I recommend that you use only "off

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teal lime"I can't get my eyes off you"

That would be best.

teal limeoff of

The second word is superfluous.

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