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The phrase "afford off" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding or miscombination of phrases, as "afford" typically does not pair with "off" in standard usage.
Example: "I can't afford to take time off work right now."
Alternatives: "cannot spare" or "cannot manage".
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Enjoy all of this with a bottle of wine you could never afford off a restaurant wine list, and you too will soon become a Tayyabs groupie.
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