Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Yours (Noun)

What does it mean?

Following the same logic as 'mine,' 'yours' is a slang shortcut meaning 'your house' or 'your place.' It's used when talking about going to or meeting at someone else's home.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral, a casual way to reference the other person's home.

When do you use it?

You use it when suggesting a meeting place or discussing a plan to visit someone in informal conversation.

Examples

Example 1: Shall we meet at yours?

Example 2: We're going back to yours after work.

Question for you

Do you say "yours" to mean your place?

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