kadioguy
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way out
an exit from a place
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/way-out_1
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Me: Why is "from" used here?
Friend: An exit coming out of a place. It indicates the source or starting point of the exit, and helps to clarify the direction of the exit and the relationship between the exit and the place. Without the use of "from," it would not be clear whether the exit leads into or out of the place.
Me: How about "at"? Isn't an exit door at a place?
Friend: It would indicate the location of the exit in relation to the place, rather than the direction of the exit; also, it's not as commonly used, because "from" more clearly indicates the direction of the exit and the relationship between the exit and the place.
Another friend: Technically, it is, but it would be unclear as to where you'd be exiting from.
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I agree with them. However, I'd also like to hear your opinions.
an exit from a place
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/way-out_1
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Me: Why is "from" used here?
Friend: An exit coming out of a place. It indicates the source or starting point of the exit, and helps to clarify the direction of the exit and the relationship between the exit and the place. Without the use of "from," it would not be clear whether the exit leads into or out of the place.
Me: How about "at"? Isn't an exit door at a place?
Friend: It would indicate the location of the exit in relation to the place, rather than the direction of the exit; also, it's not as commonly used, because "from" more clearly indicates the direction of the exit and the relationship between the exit and the place.
Another friend: Technically, it is, but it would be unclear as to where you'd be exiting from.
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I agree with them. However, I'd also like to hear your opinions.
