1.2 Interesting Words III

Question 1

Get off

Answer 1

The phrase “get off” has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used:

1. Physical Movement: To leave or disembark from a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or airplane.
   
   • Example: “I need to get off the bus at the next stop.”
2. Work or Duty: To leave work or finish a shift.
   
   • Example: “I get off work at 5 PM.”
3. Legal Context: To avoid punishment or be acquitted in a legal case.
   
   • Example: “He got off with a warning.”
4. Starting or Ending Something: To begin or finish an activity or conversation.
   
   • Example: “Let’s get off to a good start.”
5. Sexual Context: To achieve sexual arousal or orgasm.
   
   • Example: “She gets off on romantic movies.”
6. Remove or Dislodge: To remove something from a surface or position.
   
   • Example: “Can you help me get this sticker off?”

The meaning can usually be determined from the surrounding context.