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14 / 12 / 2011

OFF AND ON: meaning and examples

Good morning.

Today we continue with our look at expressions with the word OFF.

Today's expression is
: off and on (on and off)

Meaning: from time to time; now and again.

Example 1:
It has been raining on and off all day. We would have been better off staying at home.

Example 2:
We have been hearing about the crisis off and on for the last few years.

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