There is a song with the expression I'm better off alone. Can I also say: "I'm better off with you"?
cfu507 Senior Member Hebrew Apr 7, 2008 #1 There is a song with the expression I'm better off alone. Can I also say: "I'm better off with you"?
Conchita57 Senior Member Madrid, Spain Spanish - Spain/French - Switzerland Apr 7, 2008 #2 You certainly can.
avok Banned Istanbul, Mersin, Adana Turkish Apr 7, 2008 #4 But I am better off with you sounds a bit weird, does not it? (vs. without you)
cycloneviv Senior Member Perth, Western Australia English - Australia Apr 7, 2008 #5 Not really. It depends on the context. For example: When we broke up I was a mess. I couldn't sleep, eat or think. I'm better off with you.
Not really. It depends on the context. For example: When we broke up I was a mess. I couldn't sleep, eat or think. I'm better off with you.
avok Banned Istanbul, Mersin, Adana Turkish Apr 12, 2008 #6 I see...but I have always seen better off "without him /her /it" etc.