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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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across

There's a old metal filing cabinet [across/on the other side of] the room

Are both correct?
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I wouldn't use 'across' in this particular case as it makes me imagine a filing cabinet laying across the floor and blocking up the room.

— Nona the brit

  • I wouldn't use 'across' in this particular case as it makes me imagine a filing cabinet laying across the floor and blocking up the room.
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I wouldn't use 'across' in this particular case as it makes me imagine a filing cabinet laying across the floor and blocking up the room.
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How about "John heard his boss talking about job cuts across/on the other side of the room"?
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