It must confuse English learners to hear phrases like, "I'm home", instead of "I am at home." We don't say I'm school, or I'm post office. - eviltoast
  • tunetardis@lemmy.caEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I’m at Steve’s house.

    I’m in Steve’s backyard.

    I’m at Steve’s backyard barbecue.

    Yeah, English is pretty f’d up.

    • fossphi@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      Nah, this kinda does make sense. You wouldn’t wanna be inside Steve’s barbecue, would you?