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BBbevan Mon 22-Feb-16 13:32:18

Surely it is just off, as in I fell off my horse. Lots of people, including young teachers say off of.

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Bellanonna Wed 09-Mar-16 22:01:56

Yes Eirel, it's like an otel. I've never understood why.

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Anya Wed 09-Mar-16 22:25:03

It ought to be 'an hotel' .........

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Anya Wed 09-Mar-16 22:28:49

Or 'a hotel' .....

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Anya Wed 09-Mar-16 22:29:32

Unless you're American and then no rules apply!

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BBbevan Thu 10-Mar-16 07:01:44

I wonder where these strange ' rules' came from in the first place?

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Bellanonna Thu 10-Mar-16 14:10:42

We don't say an 'ospital, so it doesn't apply to most things of French origin. I've always found it an odd quirk and don't like to hear it. Just as I don't say five and twenty past / to. I wonder where that comes from ?

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