I'm an English litrature freshman.
2006-10-29 04:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by Morteza 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Classically, "on the beach" referred to a sailor without a ship. "At the Beach" refers to to being at a certain place.
2006-10-29 04:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in the navy at the beach meant that you were inside the breaking surf and ready to go ON to the beach. so... if you drive up to it you are at...when you get out and walk on the sand you are on...
2006-10-29 12:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you say on the beach, it means that your are actually on the sand. when you say at the beach, it can mean that your are on a boardwalk directly across from the beach but you are still at the beach.
2006-10-29 17:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by ladyegangstasosexxxy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolute and relative location.
2006-10-29 12:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Serene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋