Example sentences of "going off [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Sun is going off on a separate direction . |
| 2 | She knew that he had tried to give her the impression that he was going off on a promiscuous adventure and expected this to arouse in her both admiration and jealousy , but as Lydia 's misdemeanours were more of the spirit than of the flesh she found promiscuity not merely sinful but foolish and disgusting . |
| 3 | ‘ It hardly shows , ’ said Cadfael thoughtfully , going off at a surprising tangent . |
| 4 | And what do his parents think — him going off to a distant town with a stranger like you ? ’ |
| 5 | ‘ She ca n't be going off to a big party before the Championship . |
| 6 | You all thought it was great fun — going off for a hot weather holiday ! |