What are the definitions of “come off it”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1I don't believe what you're saying; used as an imperative.
COME OFF IT; tell me the truth for goodness' sake.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “come off it”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb come off it is to express disbelief or skepticism about what someone is saying. It is used as an imperative, meaning you are telling someone to stop saying something that you think is not true or not believable.
What are the different verb forms of “come off it”?
| Root Verb | come off it |
| Third Person Singular Present | comes off it |
| Present Participle | coming off it |
| Simple Past | came off it |
| Past Participle | come off it |
Example
You won the lottery? Come off it!
Example
She always comes off it when she realizes we don't believe her stories.
Example
He is coming off it after we questioned his claims.
Example
He finally came off it and admitted he was lying.
Example
She had come off it when she realized we knew the truth.
What kind of phrasal verb is “come off it”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“come off it” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
You won the lottery? Come off it!
Example
He finally came off it and admitted he was lying.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“come off it” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
You won the lottery? Come off it!
Example
He finally came off it and admitted he was lying.
Good things to know
Does “come off it” have an informal or formal tone?
Come off it is an informal phrasal verb, typically used in casual conversations among friends or family members. It is not appropriate for formal settings or professional communication.
