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I'm in the city vs I'm on the 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 • 2544 views

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.
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  • May 27, 2013 ... I'm in the city you hated. My eyes are fallen. Counting the clicks with the living dead. My eyes are red. I'm in the crush and I hate it. My eyes are ...
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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.

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  • Oct 5, 2015 ... I'm on the City Planning Commission and haven't heard a thing about it since the Lerner pitch (pun intended) for a baseball park was made 3-4 ...
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  • Nov 8, 2013 ... I'm on the city council. Those two things have nothing to do with each other. DABAJA: I do. And I'll tell you, you know, I'm Arab-American.

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