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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Going out of / Leaving / Getting out of.

Hi teachers,
Do all of them have the same meaning?
a) He is going out of the house.
b) He is leaving the house.
c) He is getting out of the house.

TS
  

Top answer

Essentially, yes, they all have the same meaning. "Getting out of the house" seems to imply that there has been a period of confinement or a situation of discomfort. "

— Philip

  • Essentially, yes, they all have the same meaning.
  • "Getting out of the house" seems to imply that there has been a period of confinement or a situation of discomfort.
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Essentially, yes, they all have the same meaning. "Getting out of the house" seems to imply that there has been a period of confinement or a situation of discomfort. "I'm getting out of here before I explode!"
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Hi Philip,
Thanks for your reply.

TS
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