I'm in the city or I'm on the city?

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I'm in the city

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I'm in the city' when you want to express that you are currently located within the boundaries of a city.

Examples:

  • I'm in the city for a business meeting.
  • She lives in the city center.
  • We are in the city to visit some museums.
  • He works in the city.
  • They are in the city for a concert.

I'm on the city

This phrase is not correct in English. 'On the city' is not a common or appropriate preposition to use when talking about being located within a city.

The correct phrase is 'I'm in the city.' 'In the city' is the appropriate preposition to use when referring to being inside the boundaries of a city. 'On the city' is not a common or correct phrase in English.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

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