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Heidi
Do we say 'play phone games'?
I want to express 'play games on the phone'. Is it correct to say 'play phone games'?
Thank you!
Nov 10, 2015 3:16 PM
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My reaction was exactly the same as Ed's. It sounds odd to my native ear, too, and I'd also say 'We play games on our phones'.
I did find quite a lot of references to 'phone games' when I googled it - so maybe some (young?) people do say this. It's probably safer to stick with the phrase which we all agree is right, though, just to be sure.
November 10, 2015
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Yes, its fine saying that!
November 10, 2015
I've never heard it said that way, and to my native ear it sounds a bit strange.
I'd say: we play games on our phones.
November 10, 2015
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