Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: On and Off

What does it mean?

On and off means something happens irregularly, intermittently, or occasionally — stopping and starting again.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral — it simply describes inconsistency.

When do you use it?

Use it for hobbies, jobs, relationships, or weather patterns that lack continuity.

Examples

Example 1: “They’ve been dating on and off for two years.”

Example 2: “It’s been raining on and off all morning.”

Question for you

What is something you do on and off?

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