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Rule "off vs of"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: off vs of
Message: It appears that <suggestion>of</suggestion> is the correct preposition here.
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • First off all, I have to apologize.
    Correction suggestion: of
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • First off all animals were rescued.
ID: OFF_OF [4]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-02 22:33:09 +0100)