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MaryAnnSingleton · 07/04/2008 14:40

As in ' come and talk to an advisor in branch' - used all the time in building society/bank ads - horrible

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marina · 07/04/2008 14:44

'in back'
It's American I think MaryAnn

It does sound inelegant.

MaryAnnSingleton · 07/04/2008 14:45

'in back' as in 'in back of car' ? eek...

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MrsBadger · 07/04/2008 15:06

I reckon it's from 'in store'
eg in-store bakery etc

No1ErmaBombeckfan · 07/04/2008 15:10

With Mrs B on this, but should be properly hypenated... in-house, in-store...

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