Hi, I am stuck up in traffic. I called up John. I am standing up on the roof of the building. Are these constructions grammatically appropriate? Do native speakers use them? Thanks
Originally Posted by anupumh Hi, I am stuck up in traffic. I called up John. I am standing up on the roof of the building. Are these constructions grammatically appropriate? Do native speakers use them? Thanks I would say that the first example is not natural, we would say "I am stuck in traffic", the others are fine.
Originally Posted by bhaisahab I would say that the first example is not natural, we would say "I am stuck in traffic", the others are fine. But then in all the 3 constructions, the usage of "UP" is useless..
Originally Posted by anupumh But then in all the 3 constructions, the usage of "UP" is useless.. Yes, you could say that.
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