door handle came off vs the door handle came away

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of a door handle detaching from the door. The choice between 'came off' and 'came away' is a matter of personal preference or regional variation.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

door handle came off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a door handle detaching from the door.

This phrase is used to indicate that the door handle has become detached from the door.

Examples:

The door handle came off when I tried to open the door.
I need to fix the door handle that came off.
Be careful, the door handle might come off if you pull too hard.
He noticed the door handle came off as he closed the door.
The door handle came off unexpectedly.

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Why not? - Because the door handle came off.
The Klinke... The door handle came off.
(LAUGHS) The door handle came off. Cut!
Then I went to the car to open the door, and the handle came off.
~ And don't touch the door handle.
I've even practised lunging for the door handle.
One door handle, not all.
The door handles on this model - are from a Vauxhall Cavalier.
I repeat, do not touch the door handles.
You don't have a door handle either.
And every door must have a door handle.
Careful, this door handle's a little loose.
But I really need the polished door handles.
Blood on the door handle and the steering wheel.
Everything was carefully selected, from every door handle to every spoon.
No door handle, no visible locking mechanism...
There's blood on the door handle.
An umbrella, no door handles.
Prints from the door handle belong to Charles and Elizabeth Harris.
I'm wondering if it came from your car door handle.

Alternatives:

the door handle detached
the door handle fell off
the door handle broke off
the door handle separated
the door handle dislodged

the door handle came away

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a door handle detaching from the door.

This phrase is used to indicate that the door handle has become detached from the door.

Examples:

I was surprised when the door handle came away in my hand.
The door handle came away as I was trying to open the door.
She noticed the door handle came away when she closed the door.
The door handle came away easily when I touched it.
He fixed the door handle that came away.

Alternatives:

the door handle detached
the door handle fell off
the door handle broke off
the door handle separated
the door handle dislodged

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door handle came off vs the door handle came away