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Lcchang Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Off the side

They are fishing off the side of a pier.

May I ask why they are fishing "off" the side but not "on" the side of the pier? Please advise.

LCChang
  

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The fishing is viewed from the disposition of the line, which is off (away) from the pier.

  • The fishing is viewed from the disposition of the line, which is off (away) from the pier.
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The fishing is viewed from the disposition of the line, which is off (away) from the pier.
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