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Liton Das Posted 8 years ago
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What would I tell someone about identifying the tree behind my back.

Identify the tree behind my back.

Identify the tree at my back.


Which version of those sounds correct. And please explain the meaning anyway.

  

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t1%3B%2Cbehind%20my%20back%3B%2Cc0 I thought it would be 'at my back' as I mostly heard this. But the results are unexpected. Both are correct.

— Sundarnaz

  • t1%3B%2Cbehind%20my%20back%3B%2Cc0 I thought it would be 'at my back' as I mostly heard this.
  • But the results are unexpected.
  • Both are correct.
  • The former being more common though; but I would prefer using the later.
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Liton DasIdentify the tree behind me.

You are standing in front of the tree.

Liton DasIdentify the tree behind my back.

Be very sneaky and identify the tree secretly, without letting me know.

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Liton DasWhat would I tell someone about identifying the tree behind my back?

What kind of tree is this one (just) behind me (here)?

CJ

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