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I'm in school vs I'm at school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'm in school' is used to indicate that you are physically inside the school building, while 'I'm at school' is used to indicate that you are at the location of the school, which could include being inside the building or on the school grounds.

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I'm in school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is physically inside the school building.

Use 'I'm in school' when you want to convey that you are currently inside the school building, attending classes or activities.

Examples:

  • I'm in school right now, studying for my exams.
  • She can't come to the phone because she's in school.
  • Are you in school today or are you staying home?
  • He's in school, so he won't be able to join us for lunch.
  • I'll meet you in school after my last class.
  • I'm in school during the day.
  • Wayne opens during the week when I'm in school.
  • Yes, I'm in school right now.
  • I'm in school, where girls my age should be, not out on the street working for guys like you.
  • I want you to end this more than anything, but... I'm in school again.
  • I'm not alive when I'm in school.
  • - How can I, I'm in school?

Alternatives:

  • I'm at school
  • I'm at the school building
  • I'm inside the school
  • I'm currently in school
  • I'm within the school premises

I'm at school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is at the location of the school, which could include being inside the building or on the school grounds.

Use 'I'm at school' when you want to convey that you are currently at the location of the school, whether inside the building or on the school grounds.

Examples:

  • I'm at school right now, waiting for my friend.
  • She's at school, so she can't come to the party.
  • Are you at school or have you already left?
  • He's at school, so he'll be a bit late for the meeting.
  • I'll see you at school after my soccer practice.
  • I'm at school and my mother's here all day.
  • No business when I'm at school.
  • Mimi still thinks I'm at school.
  • Zach, she goes through my room when I'm at school.
  • When I'm at school, you don't know what time I'm out.
  • I'm at school and I'm doing office hours...
  • Maybe while I'm at school, I'll see a shark.
  • I hope you call me later, I'm at school tomorrow.
  • And then when I'm at school, I definitely try and put on my Miranda hat.
  • Will someone at least call hospitals while I'm at school? I'm on it.
  • When I'm at school I'm going to do some research.

Alternatives:

  • I'm in school
  • I'm at the school building
  • I'm inside the school
  • I'm currently at school
  • I'm within the school premises

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