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Tara2 Posted 6 years ago
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Over / down

What is the difference between #1 and #2?

1- "My house is three blocks over"

2- "My house is three blocks down"

  

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Let's assume this is part of a conversation outside the library. 1- "My house is three blocks over" This sounds like my house is in a different street. than the library.

  • Let's assume this is part of a conversation outside the library.
  • 1- "My house is three blocks over" This sounds like my house is in a different street.
  • than the library.
  • 2- "My house is three blocks down" This sounds like my house and the library are in the same street.
  • Clive
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Let's assume this is part of a conversation outside the library.

1- "My house is three blocks over" This sounds like my house is in a different street. than the library.

2- "My house is three blocks down" This sounds like my house and the library are in the same street.

Clive

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