PHRASAL VERB QUESTION FROM A READER

Good morning! Today we continue with the topic of phrasal verbs, but this time it's based on a question from a Daily Vitamin reader, Albert E. Albert wrote us to ask about the difference between phrasal verbs with the particles off and out. Some examples would be: to set off, to set out; to be off to somewhere or to get out of somewhere. Albert asked if there were differences between these in UK and US English. Today and Monday we will look at some phrasal verbs with the particles off and out and whether there are any differences between their use in UK and US English. We will only talk about a few of these phrasal verbs with the particles off and out. Of course, there are a lot more that we don't cover here. Today's Phrasal Verb is: set off / set out It means: to leave on a journey. Difference between UK and US English: There is no difference between set off and set out with this meaning. As far aw we know, both verbs are used in the same way in American and British English, although individuals may prefer to use one form or another. Example The family set out / set off early in the morning to avoid the traffic. We should point out that the verbs set off and set out can have other meanings in different contexts, and in these cases they cannot be used interchangeably. Your dictionary should include information about alternative meanings. Monday we will continue with more examples related to Albert's question. If you have any questions about what we've said so far, please don't hesitate to contact me. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!