Wednesday, February 27, 2013

bring/take: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, February 27, 2013

bring/take
When you are viewing the movement of something from the point of arrival, use “bring.” “When you come to the potluck, please bring a green salad.” Viewing things from the point of departure, you should use “take”: “When you go to the potluck, take a bottle of wine.”

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