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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Start or start off
When should I use start and when start off? Does the same rule apply for finish and finish off?
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My first reaction is that "off" in both cases has, for some reason, become popular but adds nothing to the meaning of the sentence. " - the manner of announcing the start of a horse race.
- My first reaction is that "off" in both cases has, for some reason, become popular but adds nothing to the meaning of the sentence.
- " - the manner of announcing the start of a horse race.
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My first reaction is that "off" in both cases has, for some reason, become popular but adds nothing to the meaning of the sentence. I wonder if it has any connection to "They're off!" - the manner of announcing the start of a horse race.
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