[SampleMan]

why do Brits say "in hospital" "in the hospital"?

The British use hospital to describe the state of being, not the building. As we might say, "in treatment" the Brits say, "in hospital". Plus, it makes them sound dapper.

[don-o]

Plus, it makes them sound dapper.

Dapper, eh?

Hmmmmmmm -

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The British use hospital to describe the state of being, not the building.

Ah! Thanks!