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Pleasehelp Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Pick you up
I'll pick you up from home. Or
I'll pick you up at home.
I'm picking her up from the airport. Or
I'm picking her up at the airport.
They all mean the same things?
Thanks!
I'll pick you up at home.
I'm picking her up from the airport. Or
I'm picking her up at the airport.
They all mean the same things?
Thanks!
Top answer
Hi, Yes, no difference is intended. Clive
- Hi, Yes, no difference is intended.
- Clive
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Hello PH,
The "at" and "from" versions express essentially the same thought.
However, the focus is slightly different: "at (the airport)" concentrates on the point at which the pick-up will occur, while "from (the airport)" has an added nuance – that after the pick-up, you will then progress to some other location (probably your starting-point).
(In practice, this diff
The "at" and "from" versions express essentially the same thought.
However, the focus is slightly different: "at (the airport)" concentrates on the point at which the pick-up will occur, while "from (the airport)" has an added nuance – that after the pick-up, you will then progress to some other location (probably your starting-point).
(In practice, this diff
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