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  1. 06-Jan-2011, 14:00 #1
    adedamol
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    Default meaning of "on seat" and "at my desk"

    i really want to know the difference between the two idioms.
  2. 06-Jan-2011, 14:50 #2
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    Default Re: meaning of "on seat" and "at my desk"

    Quote Originally Posted by adedamol View Post
    I really want to know the difference between the two idioms.
    'On seat" is not idiomatic. "at my desk" means "seated in front of my desk", probably working.
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    Default Re: meaning of "on seat" and "at my desk"

    Quote Originally Posted by adedamol View Post
    i really want to know the difference between the two idioms.
    I agree with bhaisahab, but I've never heard the term "on seat." Is this used in BrE?
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