You get ‘on’ a bus or train, but you get ‘in’ a car or taxi
How to not mix them up (for those who might be learning English): If you walk upright when boarding, you’re getting on. If you sit into a seat from the door, you’re getting in.
So, for example, you also get *on* a plane or boat, and *in* a carriage.
Oh, that is a good distinction.
English is my native language and this blew my mind
I just taught my class this
Similarly: on a ferry, in a rowboat, on a ship.
Also, every amusement park ride is “on,” even if you have to sit to get in. You get on a roller coaster. You get on a carousel. You get on the Ferris Wheel. You get on the falling tower.
If I had to guess, it’s because you have to walk up to these things, even if you then sit to get on.
And if you want to play with it for a moment of humor, a tall person getting into a small car is “putting it on” like an article of clothing (I’m six feet tall and I used to “put on” my Honda Civic).
piece inspired by @captainkirkk’s “love language” fic on ao3 in which the gaang utilize zuko’s full potential as a walking talking heater
The moment someone asks for the board game instructions, you know it’s getting serious.




