Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Which expression is more appropriate to use: in-laws or relatives-in-law?
Here in the Philippines, English-speaking people, when talking about family life, often ask: “Are you on good terms with your in-laws?” “How is your relationship with your in-laws?” and similar other questions. Is the term in-laws really accepted as an informal expression in English? In my private opinion, the expression relatives-in-law is more appropriate than the word in-laws. Could you possibly shed light on this matter?
Top answer
Hi, I always hear 'in-laws', never 'relatives-in-law'. If I wanted to be less casual, I'd probably say eg Are you on good terms with your husband's family? Clive
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Hi,
I always hear 'in-laws', never 'relatives-in-law'.
If I wanted to be less casual, I'd probably say
eg Are you on good terms with your husband's family?
Clive
I always hear 'in-laws', never 'relatives-in-law'.
If I wanted to be less casual, I'd probably say
eg Are you on good terms with your husband's family?
Clive
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