2 Quick unrelated questions... The use of Off and Out / And going to the toilet, loo...
1 -What is the difference between Off and Out, for example:
Get out vs Get off
Take out vs Take off
2- Which word is more appropriate to use at work? (for men and women)
Bathroom, Loo, Toilet, Gents?
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A trick when it comes to get, that I used was out is used with enclosures, if it covers your head, it's an enclosure. Off is used when you are on top of something or mounted.
I'll give some example sentences.
You should get out of the car.
You should get off of the bicycle.
You should get out of the house.
You should get off of the roof.
There are exceptions and this method is nowhere near perfect, but it should help a bit.
Exceptions like "You should get out of the rain."
But it works in most cases.
With Take, off is basically to remove something while out it to move something or get something. (once again, nowhere near perfect)
Some examples follow.
I must take out the trash.
I should take off the poster.
I should take off my shirt before I swim.
I should take out an insurance policy.
In South Africa, we use bathroom as a unisex term and I would say it's safe for work.
I have to go to the bathroom.
Hope this helps
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1. Lots of possible examples for all of these. It's probably better if you ask about specific sentences or topics.
2. In the US, men's room, ladies' room, bathroom, toilet would be appropriate at work.
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