Commonly confused
Be in vs Be through
“Be in” and “Be through” look alike but pull in different directions. Here is the quick way to tell them apart — with examples, the mistake to avoid, and a check.
Which one do you mean?
Be in means be present at home or at work. Be through means have finished something.
Be in
Be present at home or at work
Be through
Have finished something
be in
- 1
Be present at home or at work
Correct use
“Is your dad in?”
Is your dad present at home?
be through
- 1
Have finished something
Correct use
“I'm through with the report.”
I have finished the report.
Test yourself
“Is your dad in?” What does it mean?
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