Mnemon Member Joined Sep 22, 2021 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Jan 31, 2022 #1 I came across the following sentence written by a native English speaker. Sometimes people say, "Now that's hot" sarcastically, as when a friend snorts into her soup. (Definitely the opposite of attractive.) Click to expand... What does the preposition "into" here add to the meaning?
I came across the following sentence written by a native English speaker. Sometimes people say, "Now that's hot" sarcastically, as when a friend snorts into her soup. (Definitely the opposite of attractive.) Click to expand... What does the preposition "into" here add to the meaning?
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Jan 31, 2022 #2 It probably means into the bowl (of soup). When snorting, air travels from the nose into the bowl of soup. The preposition gives a sense of direction.
It probably means into the bowl (of soup). When snorting, air travels from the nose into the bowl of soup. The preposition gives a sense of direction.
Skrej Moderator Staff member Joined May 11, 2015 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 31, 2022 #3 To me, it also suggest there was probably some splashing or a bit of mess.
