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24 Dec 2016
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English (US)
Question about English (US)
Is "stop by" a set phrase?
I'll consult my dictionaries to learn more about whether both of the following expressions are good to use when I want to ask my friend if we can drop in at the convenience store while walking or driving.
Can I stop by ...?
Can I stop by at ...?
Is "stop by" a set phrase?
I'll consult my dictionaries to learn more about whether both of the following expressions are good to use when I want to ask my friend if we can drop in at the convenience store while walking or driving.
Can I stop by ...?
Can I stop by at ...?
I'll consult my dictionaries to learn more about whether both of the following expressions are good to use when I want to ask my friend if we can drop in at the convenience store while walking or driving.
Can I stop by ...?
Can I stop by at ...?
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- English (US)
Yes, it's fine to use in situations like that
- Japanese
@Jemeria
Do you mean that you can use either of the following two sentences when you want to drop in at a convenience store to buy something?
A. I want to buy something to drink. Can I stop by this convenience store?
B. I want to buy something to drink. Can I stop by at this convenience store?
Do you mean that you can use either of the following two sentences when you want to drop in at a convenience store to buy something?
A. I want to buy something to drink. Can I stop by this convenience store?
B. I want to buy something to drink. Can I stop by at this convenience store?
- English (US)
@Just4 they would both be fine but "A" is better to use
- Japanese
In terms of grammar, which one is correct? @Jemeria
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