on and off
UKwʌnændɔf
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'on and off' originated from the combination of the preposition 'on' and the adverb 'off'. It implies the idea of alternating or irregular occurrence.
مثال
- He has been working on the project on and off for the past year.
- The rain showers continued on and off throughout the day.
- She has been feeling sick on and off for a few weeks now.
ترکیبهای رایج
Work on and off Rain on and off Feel sick on and off Date on and off
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- not regularly “they phone each other off and on”