Thanks, Bryn.

So, the preposition "off" makes it somewhat universal in meaning then, huh?!

(...I'll keep this one in my "Future Reference" file...along side that "hood/bonnet" and "trunk/boot" page)

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)