2007-08-15 07:17:31 · 6 answers · asked by Curious mind 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Go down the hall" - the use of "down" here means away from you, not physically downwards.
2007-08-15 07:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's the only way people in America can phrase things. We never take the time to think about what we say.
Like when we say, I have to go take a Dump. Why do we say that. We are not taking it anywhere ,,we should say I'm going to go leave a dump,, right?
2007-08-16 12:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the meaning is not correct but I guess people just got used to including the verb "down" when giving directions.
2007-08-15 14:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by Maggotkill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go down the street
Go up the street
2007-08-15 17:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL thats pretty funny I never thought of that. I have no idea
2007-08-15 14:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by Beautiful_Pancake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How else would you phrase it?
2007-08-15 14:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by comingofage03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋