Off-and-on
Synonyms for off-and-on
adv every once in a while
hardly
infrequently
intermittent
irregularly
off and on
on and off
scarcely
sometimes
vacillating
variable
sporadically
alternately
at irregular intervals
fluctuating
not often
very seldom
when the mood strikes
Usage Notes
The phrasal preposition off of is old in English, going back to the 16th century. Although usage guides reject it as redundant, recommending off without of, the phrase is widespread in speech, including that of the educated: Let’s watch as the presidential candidates come off of the rostrum and down into the audience. Off of is rare in edited writing except to give the flavor of speech.
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