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He was lucky enoough to win the playoff tickets.
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Q: Why do you use 'off' in 'playoff'? Is 'off' used as 'end'?
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Q: Why do you use 'off' in 'playoff'? Is 'off' used as 'end'?
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"Playoff" is something of a slang term that has developed in the world of sports and other competitions.
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