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I have been on and off of that vs I hadbeen on and off of that

The correct phrase is "I have been on and off of that." This is the present perfect tense, indicating a past action that has relevance to the present. The second phrase, "I had been on and off of that," uses the past perfect tense, which is not suitable in this context.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 843 views

I have been on and off of that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present perfect tense, indicating a past action that has relevance to the present. It is used to describe a situation where someone has experienced alternating periods of involvement with something.
  • Jul 26, 2007 ... I have been on and off of that plan for a year....does anyone know if there is a real link between soy and tyroid problems? HELP I am so ...

Alternatives:

  • I have had periods of being on and off of that
  • I have experienced on and off periods with that

I hadbeen on and off of that

This phrase is incorrect. It uses the past perfect tense inappropriately in this context.

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