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Part 3: 3 ways to use take off: Learn English in a minute

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usetakeofftodescriberemovingclothing.
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First, we use take off to describe removing clothing.

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It's really hot here so I'm going to take off my jumper.

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You can also separate take and off and say: take my jumper off.

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Second, we use take off to describe something becoming successful.

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I'm going to be rich.

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My business has taken off.

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Third, we use take off to describe not going to work.

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I'm going to take a day off work tomorrow.

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So, we can say: take off my jumper, or take my jumper off.

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My business has taken off.

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And lastly, take a day off.