in school

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.

Register: neutral

Examples

How do you always get such good marks in school? I never see you even crack a book.Làm sao bạn luôn đạt điểm tốt như vậy ở trường chứ? Thậm chí tôi chưa bao giờ nhìn thấy bạn mở sách ra đọc.
Tom studied French in school.Tom học tiếng Pháp tại trường.

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Sources & notes

Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.

Common questions

What does “in school” mean?

Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “in school” formal or informal?

in school is generally neutral.