Aug 3, 2016 · One-off is an idiom and both words are stressed; there is never an object. It means 'sui generis (of its own kind)', i.e, something specially made, once, for one purpose; bespoke …

May 25, 2018 · Formal version of "one off" [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 7 years, 7 months ago Modified 4 years, 1 month ago

Jun 25, 2018 · A number followed by 'off' was at one time a convention in British industry when writing a requisition or order for parts or components from a factory store room or outside supplier. Please …

Oct 31, 2014 · (A one-off action) Do you agree with this interpretation of the meanings? If yes, what is the factor which determines when it should be understood as a one-off action in the past (2) or a …

Jul 24, 2021 · To have something on one's plate is an idiom meaning to have something to do, usually work of some sort, that is taking up their time. The person's mentor is implying that the person has …

Jul 1, 2013 · BEN ZIMMER, On Language The Origins of ‘One-Off’: The New York Times (Magazine) July 2, 2010 … this British usage of off typically appears with a number to indicate a quantity of items …

Using "off" to indicate quantity is quite common in Engineering jargon. It is quite usual to find such sentences in engineering books, and invoices. Though it is incorrect yet used extensively. It is better …

May 3, 2016 · Is there a more formal phrase with the same meaning of " throw someone off "? I want to use the phrase exactly how I am sure everyone is used to it being used. I want to say that something …

Aug 5, 2022 · 0 Most likely you are conflating two different expressions on the tip of my tongue and off the top of my head and ending up with on the top of my head.

Dec 17, 2010 · The expression "off his rocker" is used to mean someone is mad (as in, bonkers mad, not angry mad). Does anyone know what a rocker is, and how being off one came to mean this?