what is the correct way to use this phrase. switch off, or cut off?

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which is the best way to use the phrase switch on/off, or cut on/off, the lights, the TV, the car, the stove, the heater

2007-01-03 02:40:41 · 5 answers · asked by dardenseed 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

It depends on what region of the US you are from.

2007-01-03 07:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

switch, cut, turn, power -- any of these can come before on or off and mean the same thing.

2007-01-03 10:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't use either one - I say "turn off" - problem solved!

2007-01-03 10:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by teacherhelper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

i say shut off

2007-01-03 11:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by Amy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

can you please "cut off" your head.

2007-01-03 10:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by charllie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋