Do you say on the boat or in the boat?
on the boat
It depends on the boat and what you mean, although 'on the boat' is more likely to be used.
'In the boat' gives a picture of 'inside' rather than 'outside' or 'on deck'.
'In the boat' gives a picture of 'inside' rather than 'outside' or 'on deck'.
"In the boat" makes me think of a small boat with sides, like a canoe, that you can actually snuggle/huddle up in.
In which case I would say someone was '[safe] in[side] the boat.'
"on the boat" connotates something larger, like a cruise ship: 'are they *on the boat* [i.e. aboard the ship] yet?'
In which case I would say someone was '[safe] in[side] the boat.'
"on the boat" connotates something larger, like a cruise ship: 'are they *on the boat* [i.e. aboard the ship] yet?'
Don't forget about gravy boats. In this case, "on the boat" can refer to something on the outside, while "in the boat" usually refers to something inside.
Examples:
"There's still a lot of gravy in the boat."
"I see you managed to get your fingerprints all over the boat."
:)
Examples:
"There's still a lot of gravy in the boat."
"I see you managed to get your fingerprints all over the boat."
:)
what the heck is a "gravy boat" honestly?
however, I shudder at the possibilities...
however, I shudder at the possibilities...
Ooooooh
that's a gravy boat! We have one of those...
am I ever relieved! ; )
that's one of those double entendre things :- O
that's a gravy boat! We have one of those...
am I ever relieved! ; )
that's one of those double entendre things :- O