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Yes, I have seen the amazing thread here, which discusses mainly "based on" vs. "based off of", and it also (vaguely) touches on the fact that "based off" can actually be equivalent to "based off of"

I just wanted to get a clear answer: is it enough to say "based off", instead of "based off of"?

I.e. can I just say:

  • the chart I am working off for my decision-making"

instead of

  • the chart I am working off of for my decision making?

Whenever I hear "off of", my ears explode and I just don't understand why people go through the pain of pronouncing such an awkward expression, when logically, "based off" should be enough?

I am basically looking here on this forum for a permission to say "based off" instead of "based off of" going forward: which will actually significantly contribute to my mental well being :).

Is "based off" grammatically correct?

Jan Stuller
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    You could always just extend the final "f" sound so that people might think you said "off of" when you really only said "off" - then you'll both be happy. – KillingTime Sep 15 '21 at 17:46
  • Thank you @KillingTime , that made me smile :) – Jan Stuller Sep 15 '21 at 17:48
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    'The chart I am working from / off / off of' is a different example, and parallelism isn't guaranteeable. But the previous thread shows the state of play; there isn't a grammar czar to say yea or nay here. 'Based on' is indisputably correct in all registers. – Edwin Ashworth Sep 15 '21 at 17:54
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    Here are some ideas. "Off of" is not ungrammatical. Plus, there are transatlantic differences. – fev Sep 15 '21 at 18:02
  • @fev: Thank you so much for that thread, that fully and completely answers my question. Also, I will sleep better, knowing that simply "off" is fine and "off of" is not necessary (albeit allowed). – Jan Stuller Sep 15 '21 at 18:46

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