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Silak12 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Wean off of?

Hi! everyone.

Surprisingly the milk that she is trying to wean him off of is not hers.

Is the above sentence correct?

If not, could you give me the correct version of the construction?

Thanks

  

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British English speakers consider the 'of' to be redundant. American English speakers use 'off of' all the time.

— Rover_KE

  • British English speakers consider the 'of' to be redundant.
  • American English speakers use 'off of' all the time.
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British English speakers consider the 'of' to be redundant.

American English speakers use 'off of' all the time.

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