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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Going to hospital.[/quote] Got a call from a friend who is a no native speaker who said “sorry I missed you. I’m in the hospital.” I said “oh no, what happened?” She said “My aunt is sick!” I said “Friend, you are AT the hospital!” [/quote] I am not a native speaker, like your friend, and I find your corrections extremely annoying. They won't be your friend for long if you keep talking down to them like this. Perhaps, learn their native language and see how you do with such fine nuances.[/quote] This is a really important distinction though! This means two different things. In the hospital means you are sick, something is wrong with you. At the hospital could have lots of different reasons. I would respond with different kinds of care if you were unwell or if your grandma was sick. [/quote] It's not. It's idiomatic that in the hospital means a patient of said hospital. [/quote]
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