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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be off for" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone is leaving or departing for a specific destination or purpose. It can also convey a sense of urgency or that the departure is imminent. Example: "I must be off for work now, I have a meeting in 10 minutes."
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Shouldn't be off for long though.
"Sorry to hear you'll be off for a few weeks.
All bets will be off for Mayor Ford of course should the video suddenly show up.
500 index will be off for five of the last six months.
"They want to work 24-hour tours and be off for a few days.
He said: "Sorry to hear you'll be off for a few weeks.
It's only drizzle so we might not be off for too long.
The accelerators will be off for installation of new equipment beginning summer 2018 with commissioning planned for Fall 2018.
A lady about to be off for a stay in England applied to the State Department for a passport.
The power will be off for a short time while I carry out the relevant safety checks.
Some said they would rather hear that the electricity would be off for a week than to be left wondering.
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