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in the taxi vs on the taxi

'In the taxi' is a correct phrase. 'On the taxi' is grammatically correct but less common. 'In the taxi' is commonly used to indicate that someone is inside a taxi, while 'on the taxi' implies being physically on top of the taxi, which is less likely.
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Explained by Vince
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Last updated: July 10, 2024

in the taxi

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in the taxi' when referring to being inside a taxi as a passenger.

Examples:

  • I left my umbrella in the taxi.
  • She fell asleep in the taxi on the way home.
  • We had a pleasant conversation in the taxi.
  • He forgot his phone in the taxi.
  • The children were excited to ride in the taxi.
  • You will sleep in the taxi.
  • One of its applications is in the taxi business.
  • I must have left it in the taxi this morning.
  • Your acting in the taxi was extremely clever.
  • And now she's getting in the taxi.
  • You can eat them in the taxi on the way to meet your dowager aunt.
  • It seems Miss Harrington left her award in the taxi cab.
  • Both my bags are in the taxi.
  • The day that woman accused you in the taxi.
  • I left a diaper bag in the taxi.
  • This guy over here in the taxi's more critical.
  • Sorry, I left my phrasebook in the taxi.
  • Since 2010 he has been working in the taxi.
  • They found this bracelet in the taxi cab.
  • When we were in the taxi together, I felt as though I were on a great golden cloud.
  • I'll wait in the taxi, which you'll need to get back.
  • I held it all the way in the taxi.
  • You were saying something in the taxi about Don and I cut you off.
  • Don't worry about the boots, we'll put them on in the taxi.
  • You thought it was Hassan in the taxi, so you killed him.

Alternatives:

  • inside the taxi
  • riding in the taxi
  • taking a taxi
  • traveling by taxi
  • using a taxi

on the taxi

This phrase is not correct in this context.

  • A taxi driver can only charge a passenger what is displayed on the taxi's meter plus any credit card fees. If you ever have a concern about taxi service in Vegas ...
  • This is the four letter/number combination for the taxi. It is located on the taxi receipt, on the side of the taxi, and on the partition in the taxi. Find property lost in a ...
  • Jun 11, 2015 ... “All quiet on the taxi front.” Various reports had the taxi processional moving down Coral Way and Calle Ocho, suggesting a loop between ...
  • Waiting in traffic should not have any effect on the taxi fare, as the taximeter only calculates the time-based charge on the basis of a 2-minute delay. The basis ...

Alternatives:

  • on top of the taxi
  • standing on the taxi
  • sitting on the taxi roof
  • climbing on the taxi
  • putting luggage on the taxi

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