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eat this vs eat that

Both 'eat this' and 'eat that' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Eat this' is used when offering something that is close to the speaker or the listener, while 'eat that' is used when referring to something that is farther away.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

eat this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when offering food or something close to the speaker or listener.

Use 'eat this' when offering food or something that is close to you or the person you are speaking to.

Examples:

  • Eat this apple.
  • Eat this cake.
  • Eat this sandwich.

Alternatives:

  • Try this.
  • Have this.
  • Taste this.

eat that

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English when referring to food or something that is farther away from the speaker or listener.

Use 'eat that' when referring to food or something that is not close to you or the person you are speaking to.

Examples:

  • Eat that pizza over there.
  • Eat that fruit on the table.
  • Eat that sandwich on the counter.

Alternatives:

  • Try that.
  • Have that.
  • Taste that.

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