A lady fell so I took her on my back. Is this right?

Hi,

Sounds pretty odd.

Pretend you are this person. Why did you take her on your back? Where did this happen?

Clive

So would "put her on my back" make more sense?

Hi,
My questions remain. Why would you do this? Where would you do this?

Tell me that, please, and then I'll be able to give you an answer.

Clive

A lady fell on her head so I need to take her to the hospital.

I had to put her on my back to take her there.

so is it proper to use the expression "put her on my back"?

Thanks!

Hi,
Yes, that's fine.

You could also say 'take her on my back' instead of 'put her on my back', but 'take' is a more old-fashioned and formal verb to use.

Best wishes, Clive

I would add that the use of a more specific verb would make the sentence more accurate and more natural.

"I carried her on my back" would be accurate and pleasing to the ear.

Hi,
I suppose it depends on whether the writer wants to focus on the act of putting her on his back, or on what he did after she was on his back.

In any case, it all sounds a little bit odd in the context of my culture, because in Canada the most likely action woiuld be to call 911 and get them to send an ambulance.

Clive You could also say 'take her on my back' instead of 'put her on my back', but 'take' is a more old-fashioned and formal verb to use.

I'm one of those guys. (I think this is an escape thread.) It's like "take you under my wing" vs. "put you under my wing."

"Take" implies a greater sense of responsibility for the person's well-being. If I "pu

Hi,
911 is a single emergency number that provides access to police, fire and ambulance services.

Clive