The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #173341   Message #4203272
Posted By: Charmion
01-Jun-24 - 08:12 PM
Thread Name: BS: Language: 'I forgot my glasses at home.'
Subject: RE: BS: Language: 'I forgot my glasses at home.'
In Canada, most native English speakers would have no problem with “I forgot my glasses at home”. To us, it means “I don’t have my glasses because I forgot to bring them. I’m pretty sure they’re at home.” The statement at issue is essentially an elision.