crawing about

HaraKiriBlade · #1 (**permalink**) 04-May-2007, 20:04

Quote:

1. I can't stand bugs crawling about my house

2. I can't stand bugs crawling about in my house

Which one is correct? if neither is the correct answer, how would you put it? (assuming my quoted sentences are at least understandable)

**Anglika** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-May-2007, 20:15

Both are grammatically fine.

It would be usual to say just "I can't stand bugs in my house."

HaraKiriBlade · #3 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 04:21

Mine's too elaborate for a simple point, I guess?

... ... .. I have another question.

Do no.1 and 2 mean exactly the same? I know even if there is a difference of any sort it would be too trivial to talk about. But there might be occasions where I need to know such subtle differences. If there are ANY difference, however insignificant, what would they be?

**Tdol** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 10:29

If they are crawling about your house, it could imply that they are everywhere or are roaming around and might be found in less expected places.

**BobK** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdol

If they are crawling about your house, it could imply that they are everywhere or are roaming around and might be found in less expected places.

The 'in' makes it more specific: 'They opened the box, and found lots of bugs crawling around in it/inside'.

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