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"off work"

I've seen this written a variety of ways. Which is the correct phrase to use in a report when someone is away from work due to illness, etc.?

off work?
off of work?
off from work?

thanks so much!
  

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In educated usage, "off" is not followed by "from" or "of". For example: he stepped off (not off of) the platform. In this case, the correct form is "off work", but you can say "out of work" (not out from work).

— Raul

  • In educated usage, "off" is not followed by "from" or "of".
  • For example: he stepped off (not off of) the platform.
  • In this case, the correct form is "off work", but you can say "out of work" (not out from work).
  • Hope this helps!
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In educated usage, "off" is not followed by "from" or "of". For example: he stepped off (not off of) the platform. In this case, the correct form is "off work", but you can say "out of work" (not out from work).

Hope this helps!
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