So do “based on” and “based off” now. I can’t figure where “based off” came from or why we need it. A base has always been something you put things on. Things sit ON a base. They’re based ON it. Don’t get me started. Ok, too late… sorry.
My daughter says based off. Come to think of it I remember long ago noticing that DJs say a song is “off” an album and thinking no, songs are ON albums. OCD is a beautiful thing.
“I’m down for anything” and “I’m up for anything” mean the same thing.
Same with “drive down the street” or “drive up the street”
So do “based on” and “based off” now. I can’t figure where “based off” came from or why we need it. A base has always been something you put things on. Things sit ON a base. They’re based ON it. Don’t get me started. Ok, too late… sorry.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/based-on-vs-based-off
Based off OF. they took parts off of the base and put them in their stock script about a love triangle.
My daughter says based off. Come to think of it I remember long ago noticing that DJs say a song is “off” an album and thinking no, songs are ON albums. OCD is a beautiful thing.
Disagree, to me ‘down’ implies youre open to chill events (i.e. sitting down) whereas ‘up’ youre open to more active events. But thats me.
I don’t think that’s a universally recognized distinction, but the more you use it that way and spread it around it could be one day soon.
Language is weird.
Agreed