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KingDuken t1_j2buvop wrote

One goes directly into something and the other moves onwards after impact.

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CurrentBias t1_j2bwigq wrote

You take a shit in the toilet, but don't give a shit when you don't take someone else's shit

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Salt-Hamster-4883 t1_j2bwnig wrote

There needs to be universal justice here! There's a huge difference when you're in someone's face or on someone's face! 😂

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TheSandyman23 t1_j2bww55 wrote

“A slap in the face” is a common expression. It even has its own dictionary entry. To me, slap on the face would mean that it is very light, where slap in the face implies some force.

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Mindofmierda90 t1_j2bxvfu wrote

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in his face.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on his face.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on the face.

Will Smith facially slapped Chris Rock.

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ChipmunkGlittering37 t1_j2bz3d9 wrote

Yes we also park on driveways and drive on parkway. Ships have cargo and trains have shipments. And the true meaning of safe sex is a padded headboard.

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allkittyy t1_j2c03i0 wrote

When you punch, you aim behind the item you're hitting. When you slap, you're aiming for the item itself. Slap on the face. Punch in the face. It makes sense.

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LuxInteriot t1_j2c14pr wrote

In, on, at distinction makes no sense to people coming from other languages. It seems logical (you're taught: in, inside, on, on top, at, at the front), but it's not.

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Mobiggz t1_j2ca2up wrote

I had a similar thought the other day while surfing PH. In my face? On my face?

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UlteriorCulture t1_j2cfs33 wrote

Prepositions can shift over time. Consider the increasing prevalence of "on accident" in contrast to "by accident".

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SadLaser t1_j2cy6vi wrote

Slap in the face is a perfectly acceptable way of saying it. Either are fine for each.

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firebol23 t1_j2dh68k wrote

You dive in the water but fall flat on the water.

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Aspy343 t1_j2dlq65 wrote

You're "in a country" but "on a bus".

When I started learning other languages I realised there's no logic to it in any language. You live "in" California but I think it should be "on", but if you said "I live on California" it would have a subtly different meaning.

I'm interested in what AI says is the most logical language when we explain Esperanto to it.

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wigzell78 t1_j2doiwm wrote

A slap is superficial, but if I punch you I wanna go deep and knock out teeth. Maybe thats why...

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legend_number_1 t1_j2dtoey wrote

The damage from a punch is internal, the damage from a slap is external (although the emotional damage is internal)

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SomeAverageAsiane t1_j2e6sj3 wrote

This Reddit community is breaking my understanding of the world and us as a species.

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DroopyRock t1_j2e9pot wrote

That's because when you punch your trying to put your hand where their head is.

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EvoStarSC t1_j2ehyfp wrote

That's because when you punch people you purposely force your fist in a manner to go through the target but when you slap you strike their face with the intention deflecting off.

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Intrepid_Scar122 t1_j2f6ufj wrote

Well punches go THROUGH because they're angry and aggressive and you really want to hurt the other person. Therefore it's IN the face
Slaps are quick little shots of anger so they kinda just bounce off. Therefore it's ON the face

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