Definition: In care of

[nq:1]Hi, Today I read a phrase "in care of" when inputting my address online. I never use it before. If ... way, such daily life information is easy to fetch in a "normal" dictionary. Any good suggestion for DIY search? Thx[/nq]
"In care of" is used when the person the letter or package is intended for is not a resident of that address. If you were staying with someone named John Wong for a t

[nq:1]Hi, Today I read a phrase "in care of" when inputting my address online. I never use it before. If "in care of Lisa", does it mean Lisa will pick this mail for me?[/nq]
"In care of X" in an address means that the address given is not yours but X's. That is usually done when something is to be sent to you while you are at someone else's place. The mail will be sent to X, but it should not

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[nq:2]Today I read a phrase "in care of" when inputting ... does it mean Lisa will pick this mail for me?[/nq]
[nq:1]"In care of" is used when the person the letter or package is intended for is not a resident of ... you a package addressed to Jeremy Chen and then add In Care of John Wong and then list John's address.[/nq]
Good answer! Good answer!

I might jus

It would seem to me that his question is "where can I find definitions of phrases?". He's indicating he can use a dictionary for words, but not for a sequence of words that make up a phrase.

If you Google "in care of", none of the hits on the first three pages give the slightest hint of using "in care of" as an address.

The best suggestion is to ask in a forum like this. But, wit

[nq:2]"In care of X" in an address means that the ... else just might come up with an answer for that.[/nq]
[nq:1]It would seem to me that his question is "where can I find definitions of phrases?".[/nq]
Congrats you've got it!
[nq:1]He's indicating he can use a dictionary for words, but not for a sequence of words that make up a phrase.[/nq]
You've hit it right on the nose!
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As well as you did? A high compliment indeed from you. I'm practically giddy.
[nq:1]Is there something you don't like about my answer?[/nq]
Why the "And?"? The statement stands on its own. It is the answer to the request for information about a DIY source. You answered the specific question about "in care of" competently enough, but indicated you didn't understand the part about a source f

Right.
[nq:1]I answered the second part with the best solution that I could come up with.[/nq]
You think? The dude had already done what you suggested posting to this group. Geez!
Think before you argue with me, please. I hate wasting time setting you straight. Maybe I shouldn't bother.

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} Tony Cooper wrote (well, probably nothing here but the next line, except that Skitt is known to fiddle with quotes (apparently for (a)esthetic purposes), so this might not even be exactly what Mr. Cooper wrote, but that's on Skitt):

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[nq:1]} Tony Cooper wrote (well, probably nothing here but the next line, except that Skitt is known to fiddle with quotes (apparently for (a)esthetic purposes), so this might not even be exactly what Mr. Cooper wrote, but that's on Skitt):[/nq]
Naah, it ain't on me it's only because of RJV's attributing habits (and he's proud of them as they distinguish him from all the rest of the riffraff h

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