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Hi, this is Kee from BBC Learning English.
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Today I'm going to tell you three different
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ways of using the phrasal verb take off.
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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:
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take my jumper off.
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Second, we use take off to describe
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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:
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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.
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