‘in when...’
We all need a friend in when we’re sick in bed.
Is the sentence correct? I have never seen ‘in when’ before.
What do you native English speakers think?
Thank you so much as usual!
Top answer
The given sentence is ungrammatical. It would be okay with "in" removed from it.
- The given sentence is ungrammatical.
- It would be okay with "in" removed from it.
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The given sentence is ungrammatical. It would be okay with "in" removed from it.
0This is more commonly used in British English, but to have someone in means to have someone come to your house (or place of business) to do something, for example "We've got the painters in this week" would mean that you have painters working on your house, office etc. Used this way, "have a friend in" here could mean to have a friend come to your house to take care of you.
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