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Usage of Logic and Confusion | How to say 'up to you' in a polite way? Can say 'as your wish' instead?

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#1 (permalink) Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:44 am Prepositional Usage

Hi, Why is right to say "I am Home" but incorrect to say "I am office" Thanks :?:

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#2 (permalink) Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:57 am Prepositional Usage

The use of 'home' without a preposition is idiomatic. Without the preposition, it is considered an adverb. _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

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