In/at the drugstore/chemists'

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MarieLina

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Hi all,

Please explain what is the correct way to say:
In the drugstore/chemists'
or
At the drugstore/chemists'

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SoothingDave

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Either is a correct English phrase. It depends what you are trying to say.
 

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I agree with Dave.

We could comment more helpfully, Marie, if you composed a few sentences showing us the context in which you wanted to use these phrases.

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I try to say:

1) I have bought it at the chemists(drugstore).

2) She is working in the chemists(drugstore).

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That's right, Marie.

In BE we say '. . .at the chemist's (shop)'.

The AE drugstore obviates the need to figure out where the apostrophe goes.

(Please take the trouble to type Thanks in full, rather then Tnx.)

Rover
 
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