"off" or "of" when listing quantities. (alt.languages.english)

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2008/11/13 05:53

Which is the correct word to use, "of" or "off", when listing
quantities? I often see "off" used and it just looks wrong. For
example -

"Six-inch widgets - 4 off"

shouldn't it be "4 of", with this being a shortened form of "4 of
(those)" ?

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