Bring sthg in & get sthg in.

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When do you use the phrasal verbs "bring something in" and "get something in" with "in" used with the meaning of "house"?

Would you please give me some examples of when the speaker is located?

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CalifJim · Accepted Answer

teal limeWhen do you use the phrasal verbs "bring something in" and "get something in" ~~with "in" used with the meaning of "house"?~~ with "the house" implied after "in"? ["in" can never have the meaning of "house"!]
Would you please give me some examples ~~of when~~ that show where the speaker is located?

The general rule is to use "bring" when you're asking for something to come toward you, and you use "take" when you're asking for something to go away from you. "get" can be either way. To get something in or out is only to move it, often when it's difficult to do so. Getting something somewhere usually involves an effort.

— I left my tool kit in the car.
— Well, we're going to need it, so could you bring it in?

— It's time to go.
— Before you go, let me give you the book you were asking about. You can take it home and read it. But please bring it back when you're finished with it.

— We have the car all packed, so we're ready to go.
— But we still have the picnic basket.
— Right, but the car is so full. Where are we going to put it?
— I think maybe we could get it in next to that big box if we push the box closer to the door.

— Your piano is here! Where do you want us to set it up?
— Wow! It's bigger than I imagined. How are you going to get it in? Are you sure it will fit through the door?

CJ

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