get off on
C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To really enjoy something in a strong, excited way — sometimes in a way that seems strange.
Literal meaning: To leave or depart from something ('off') while riding it ('on') — the idiomatic meaning is a large leap from this.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To experience strong pleasure or excitement from something, especially something intense or unconventional.
"He seems to get off on being the most controversial person in the room."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
To be sexually aroused or gratified by something.
"The psychologist noted that the suspect seemed to get off on the fear he caused."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily used in British and American English informal speech. Can carry a sexual connotation depending on context, so use with caution in professional settings. The subject is always a person.
Commonly used with
power attention fear control danger excitement
Forms
Base
get off on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets off on
he/she/it
Past simple
got off on
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten off on
have + pp
-ing form
getting off on
continuous
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