English Reference
Idiom idiom

at school


Means you are inside the school building, usually for lessons or other activities.


SIMPLE

“The children are at school right now.”

CONTEXTUAL

“I cannot answer the phone because I am at school for my afternoon classes.”

COMPLEX

“Although he preferred studying in the quiet of his home, he found that being at school helped him focus on his difficult assignments.”

Last updated April 22, 2026