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Hi All,

Which of the following sentences is right and why?

When I look off of a bridge or tall building, I feel scared.

When I look off a bridge or tall building, I feel scared.

when I look off of my porch, I see all the area.

Should I use Off of or only Off ?

Thanks,

MG

[Mister Micawber]

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Off of is common in casual use, but can/should be simplified to off in more formal language.
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[musicgold]

Thanks a lot.