English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "he's not at" Mean?

Learn what "he's not at" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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He's not at home so

It means the speaker came to this place because the other person was away from home.

From Camouflage, Episode 24

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone explains that they came over because another person was not home.

Usage Scenario

Use this to explain why you visited someone or went somewhere. It is plain and natural, but the full sentence is a little context-dependent.

Better ways to say it

1
He wasn’t home, so I came here.
2
That’s why I came here.
3
I came because he wasn’t at home.

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