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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Question about 'going out of' and 'getting out of'

Hi Teachers,

Do these two sentences mean the same?

a) Robert is going out of the house.

b) Robert is getting out of the house.

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

Not really; To me, the first one suggests that Robert is going out of his house, and shall come back afterwards. Nothing stands out in this. However, the second one seems a little awkward to me, and suggests he's getting out of his house, and may not come back.

— Karansardana

  • Not really; To me, the first one suggests that Robert is going out of his house, and shall come back afterwards.
  • Nothing stands out in this.
  • However, the second one seems a little awkward to me, and suggests he's getting out of his house, and may not come back.
  • Possibly, he has been asked to leave.
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Not really; To me, the first one suggests that Robert is going out of his house, and shall come back afterwards. Nothing stands out in this.

However, the second one seems a little awkward to me, and suggests he's getting out of his house, and may not come back. Possibly, he has been asked to leave.
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Hi,

They can carry different meanings. Also, you should omit the preposition of from your sentences

because it's redundant. Robert is going out the house - Robert is going out to a particular or

special event. He is going out for dinner with his friend. Robert is getting out the house - Robert is

getting out the house for no special reason. He might buy s
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Hi Regards,

Thank you once again for your reply.

Robert is going out the house - Robert is going out to a particular or special event.

Yes. In fact he is going to work.

Then the sentence should be, 'He is going out to work.' Right?

Thanks
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Hi karansardana,

Thank you for your interest and reply.

Best,

TS
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RegardsRobert is going out the house Robert is getting out the house
I'm going to disagree Regards. "of" is necessary in these sentences. Unless you are attempting to duplicate a particular dialect, they are just wrong without it (and I strongly recommend against dialect for learners).
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MalRey
RegardsRobert is going out the house Robert is getting out the house
I'm going to disagree Regards. "of" is necessary in these sentences. Unless you are attempting to duplicate a particular dialect, they are just wrong without it (and I strongly recommend against dialect for learners).
I agree with MalRay. The "of" is
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Grammar Geek
MalRey
RegardsRobert is going out the house Robert is getting out the house
I'm going to disagree Regards. "of" is necessary in these sentences. Unless you are attempting to duplicate a particular dialect, they are just wrong without it (and I strongly recommend against dialect for learners).
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Hi Regards,

Thak you so much for your reply and explanation.Emotion: nodding

My very best,

TS
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