SpeakUp

Grammar fix

be off

(food) has gone bad

if milk or other food is off, it has gone sour or bad and no longer tastes or smells right

expressionB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I think this milk's off — it smells a bit funny.food
  • Give the cream a sniff; I reckon it's a bit off.food

Fix the pattern

Pattern: [food] is off / smells off / tastes off

Pattern[food] is off / smells off / tastes off

Try it in Daily Speak →