[Idiom] "Up" as a verb....

[konungursvia]

Well why not accept the Singapore usage of using "off" and "on" as verbs too in that case?

BBC News - Marriage and divorce 'up weight', says study

I think the use of "off the TV please" in Singlish is quite concise and almost elegant. Just as good as the British usage according to which "up" is a verb.

What do others think?

 

[birdeen's call]

Well why not accept the Singapore usage of using "off" and "on" as verbs too in that case?

BBC News - Marriage and divorce 'up weight', says study

I think the use of "off the TV please" in Singlish is quite concise and almost elegant. Just as good as the British usage according to which "up" is a verb.

What do others think?

I've never heard "off" as a verb, but I haven't been to Singapore either. :-( I think it's very much in the spirit of the English language. I like it.

 

[Hedwig]

I like it too. It's sleek and concise.

Have I ever read something like 'he upped and went' meaning he left?

 

[5jj]

I've never heard "off" as a verb, ...

I believe that 'to off' somebody can mean 'to kill' them in some criminal jargon.

Have I ever read something like 'he upped and went' meaning he left?

Yes. It's usually a fairly abrupt departure.

 

[J&K Tutoring]

In poker (and similar endeavors), sometimes we talk about "upping the ante"...

 

[Tdol]

I like off the TV as a verb.

 

[Tdol]

And people up sticks and leave.