from off of

English

Etymology

From from off +‎ of and/or from +‎ off of, equivalent to from +‎ off +‎ of.

Preposition

from off of

1. (informal, colloquial) from, off of
   • 2001, Bonnie M Gulan, A Collection of Nodding Off Stories, page 30:

     “That's right,” answered Veronica, lightly brushing a few remaining crumbs from off of her tangerine brocade morning coat.

   • 2012, Amard Efil, Dark Shadows from Within:

     Janna picked up the remote control from off of the table, turned the TV on, and started flipping through the channels.

   • 2013, Donald O. Kelly, From the Mind of a Lunatic, page 131:

     He frowns then wipes the sweat from off of his face.