A friend of mine from Japan asked me to explain what the difference is between the English expressions "get into" and "put on" for donning clothes.
My first reaction was to say there is no difference, but when I thought about it, I realized I make a distinction between the two expressions depending on what clothes I'm taking about. For example, I would say that I "get into" a one-piece swimsuit, but I "put on" a t-shirt.
I asked a few friends, and their reaction was the same as mine: first they said no difference, then realized that there is subtle difference.
Do other people make this distinction? Is there a rule I can point my friend to?
2006-09-11 00:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
P.S. A search on Google shows both expressions are used a lot.
2006-09-11 00:09:59 · update #1
Two distinction you might want to consider:
We "get into" clothes that are either put on legs first (overalls, swimsuits, hip waders, etc.), or we "get into" clothing that is meant for some specific action (a costume; a space suit; combat gear).
2006-09-11 00:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"get into" vs "put on" for clothes?
A friend of mine from Japan asked me to explain what the difference is between the English expressions "get into" and "put on" for donning clothes.
My first reaction was to say there is no difference, but when I thought about it, I realized I make a distinction between the two expressions depending on what clothes I'm taking about. For example, I would say that I "get into" a one-piece swimsuit, but I "put on" a t-shirt.
I asked a few friends, and their reaction was the same as mine: first they said no difference, then realized that there is subtle difference.
Do other people make this distinction? Is there a rule I can point my friend to?
2006-09-11 07:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by khan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference they are one in the same saying. Now go put on some clothes.
2006-09-11 07:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by Nascar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really no difference between the two. Quite frankly I prefer take off eh! What can I say I am Canadian.
2006-09-11 07:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by tjinjapan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You "put on" your clothing. You put on your bathing suit; you put on your makeup, etc.
To get into is a different action, such as you get into the car. You get into trouble, etc. You wouldn't say I put on the car!
2006-09-11 07:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kel K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get into clothes that have more to them , I think. Like a costume.
2006-09-11 08:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by Whitney K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put on"
2006-09-11 07:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋