be off

Example Sentences

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In the same survey, 28% said platforms should be off‑limits for under‑12s altogether, arguing that younger children should "still be playing outside instead of on their phones" and describing social media as addictive, unsafe and bad for their mental health.

From BBC

“Production may well be off for the rest of the year, even if there is a cease-fire soon.”

From Barron's

And then we would be off to the station, hand in hand, I lengthening my strides and he shortening his to keep in step.

From Literature

"There should be clear guidance – at the moment we're not sure if we should be advising contacts to be off school or to isolate. We're totally in the dark."

From BBC

He was a young man, suddenly appeared, who seemed to be off some other planet.

From Literature