An easy interrogative sentence

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Hi, I'm sure the sentence below is wrong and doesn't make any sense. so could you help me edit it?

Where are we at the case?

Meaning;

what are the latest updates for the current trial. Is there any progress or what has happened about the lawsuit so far? (Or do you think these sentences work too?)

Must be very easy but my brain has just stopped.

Thanks..

Mr Wordy · Accepted Answer

You may be thinking of "Where are we at with the case?", which has the meaning you describe. It's fairly casual English, so not suitable in formal contexts.

Johner · Answer

Hi Mr. Wordy,

As you show understanding, this use is obviously unpredictable for us. (where, at and with show together in a simple sentence, moreover at and sameone after another.) this is too much

Could you suggest anything to learn where we can use which preposition in various cases? Maybe first of all I should ask if this's something we can learn. If so, how? Prepositions are one of my biggest problems on the way to speak fluent english.. Any suggestion from anyone is welcome..

Thanks...

Dimsumexpress · Answer

Mr WordyYou may be thinking of "Where are we at with the case?", which has the meaning you describe. It's fairly casual English, so not suitable in formal contexts.

A yes vote for me! [Y]

Mr Wordy · Answer

johnerAs you show understanding, this use is obviously unpredictable for us. (where, at and with show together in a simple sentence, moreover at and same one after another.) this is too much

Yes, the combination "at with" may look odd, but the sentence breaks up as "Where are we at" + "with the case".

"Where are we at?" means (in casual English) something like "What stage have we reached?". Just as you can't say "What stage have we reached the case?", you can't say "Where are we at the case?". Another preposition is needed -- in this case, "with" (or "in" would also work):

"What stage have we reached with/in the case?"

"Where are we at with/in the case?"

Johner · Answer

I understand now why they must go together.

Thank you very much..

Jeff Cowell · Answer

"What is the status of the case?" is not overly formal but is precise and clear.

Johner · Answer

Thank you too jeff.

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