Be off

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He is off for a two-week holiday.

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Leave a place.

We use the preposition/adverb off to say that something or someone is not there. It's gone.

I'm just off to see the solicitor. I should be back around lunchtime.

I'll be off then. See you later.

We're off to grab a bite to eat. Do you want to join us?

I'm off. Wish me luck.

We're off to Spain for a well deserved break.

inseparable

Don't separate this phrasal verb in this context.

Someone is off.

He is off on holiday.

I'm off to the shops.

Leave a place.