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MustAsk Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

To be in

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Phone call: I'm calling to talk to Mr. Jones, is he in now?

What does "to be in" mean?

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The caller is asking whether Mr Jones is in the office or whatever place s/he is calling.

  • The caller is asking whether Mr Jones is in the office or whatever place s/he is calling.
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The caller is asking whether Mr Jones is in the office or whatever place s/he is calling.
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To be in means to be present in the place we are speaking about.
eg You call my home.
Is Clive in? means Is Clive at home?

eg You call my office.
Is Clive in? means

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