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Pen slide 883 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Slap one's face ?

Hi teachers~

I thought 'slap sb in(or on) the face'was right but I saw 'He slapped my face.'

Is the latter ok? If yes, would you let me know the differences between two?

Thanks in advance.

  

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Interesting. Yes, you slap someone's face. Less usual is "slap someone in the face".

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  • Interesting.
  • Yes, you slap someone's face.
  • Less usual is "slap someone in the face".
  • They mean the same thing.
  • To "slap someone on the face" is just possible, but I am I am tempted to call it wrong.
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Interesting. Yes, you slap someone's face. Less usual is "slap someone in the face". They mean the same thing. To "slap someone on the face" is just possible, but I am I am tempted to call it wrong. What's interesting is that you punch or kick someone in the face, and you can punch someone's face, but you can't punch or kick someone on the face. You can punch him in or on the nose, and you can

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