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get hold off Joe vs cant get hold off Joe

The correct phrase is "get hold of Joe." The second phrase, "can't get hold off Joe," contains a spelling error ("off" instead of "of") and an unnecessary negation ("can't").

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 602 views

get hold off Joe

This phrase is incorrect due to the misspelling of "of."

The correct phrase is "get hold of Joe," which means to establish contact or communication with Joe.
  • Hold off on the settlement, Beth.
  • They want to hold off the future.
  • I'd hold off on the maternity underwear.
  • They could hold off ten times their number.
  • However, Ms. Miller has agreed to hold off till you conduct your investigation.
  • Regina can hold off the self-destruct device long enough for us to escape, but...
  • Regina can hold off the self-destruct device long enough for us to escape, but...
  • Just need to hold off a little longer.
  • I usually hold off on bad news.
  • We'd like to hold off on charging Juliana McVie.
  • So maybe we hold off on that call.
  • - So I think I should hold off.
  • Please hold off on that search until he gets there.
  • Well, I imagine we should hold off, then.
  • You better hold off on that for now.
  • Granger won't be able to hold off the CIA for long.
  • Maybe we should hold off on Bai - till after things quiet down.
  • You may want to hold off on that jewelry project.
  • I got Myron to hold off on firing anyone.
  • Fine. I'll hold off any plans of attack.

Alternatives:

  • get hold of Joe

cant get hold off Joe

This phrase is incorrect due to the misspelling of "of" and the unnecessary negation "can't."

The correct phrase is "get hold of Joe," which means to establish contact or communication with Joe. Avoid using unnecessary negations in this context.
  • You know, I cant get to it without entering the Roth property...
  • If you cant get me out of here, tell me now.
  • Scarlet, you cant get out of here
  • What happens if you cant get it?
  • it gives you something you cant get anywhere else a driving force
  • I know logically it makes sense to be cremated, but I just cant get past the fact that you're being burned, and how painful that would be if by some fluke you could feel it.
  • You cant get good act's for a 10-week 'sea'son!
  • Hold off on the settlement, Beth.
  • They want to hold off the future.
  • I'd hold off on the maternity underwear.
  • They could hold off ten times their number.
  • However, Ms. Miller has agreed to hold off till you conduct your investigation.
  • Regina can hold off the self-destruct device long enough for us to escape, but...
  • Regina can hold off the self-destruct device long enough for us to escape, but...
  • Just need to hold off a little longer.
  • I usually hold off on bad news.
  • We'd like to hold off on charging Juliana McVie.
  • So maybe we hold off on that call.
  • - So I think I should hold off.
  • Please hold off on that search until he gets there.

Alternatives:

  • get hold of Joe

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