A little off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈɔf

uh LIT-uhl AWF

UK

æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /ˈɒf

uh LIT-uhl OF

Definition

Used to say that something is not quite right, seems a bit strange, or is not as expected. It can refer to a person’s behavior, taste, appearance, or a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used in conversation for people, food, or situations that seem unusual or slightly wrong. Can be gently critical. Common phrases: 'feel a little off', 'smell a little off', 'act a little off'. Not usually used for serious problems.

• Spanish: un poco raro - un poco extraño - un poco mal
• Portuguese (BR): um pouco estranho - meio esquisito - meio errado
• Portuguese (PT): um pouco estranho - um bocado esquisito - um bocadinho fora
• Chinese (Simplified): 有点不对劲 - 有点怪
• Chinese (Traditional): 有點不對勁 - 有點怪
• Hindi: थोड़ा अजीब - थोड़ा गलत
• Arabic: غريب قليلاً - غير طبيعي قليلاً
• Bengali: একটু অস্বাভাবিক - সামান্য ভুল
• Russian: немного не так - слегка странно
• Japanese: 少し変 - ちょっとおかしい
• Vietnamese: hơi lạ - hơi sai
• Korean: 약간 이상해 - 조금 어긋나
• Turkish: biraz tuhaf - biraz yanlış
• Urdu: تھوڑا عجیب - کچھ مختلف
• Indonesian: sedikit aneh - agak salah

Example Sentences

This milk tastes a little off.

basic

He seems a little off today.

basic

The weather feels a little off for this time of year.

basic

Sorry if I'm a little off today, I didn't sleep well.

natural

Something about this place feels a little off.

natural

Your numbers are a little off—can you check the math again?

natural