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Use of 'on' or 'at' as prepositions of time (1 Viewer)

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SkyBlueCharlie9

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #36
Johhny Blue said:
My Sister’s an English teacher. I’ll axe her and get back to you.
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AJB1983

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #37
Not quite related but the same word - One thing that gets me is with American sports on telly using the away team as the lead but they’re playing at the stadium of the opposition - 49ers at Raiders as an example.

how long before sky and the like start going with
Man Utd at Chelsea, Coventry at Leeds blah blah.
 

Sbarcher

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #38
Think you need to get on the pop.
 

Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #39
Sbarcher said:
Think you need to get on the pop.
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If he'll allow that of course
 

Johhny Blue

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #40
AJB1983 said:
Not quite related but the same word - One thing that gets me is with American sports on telly using the away team as the lead but they’re playing at the stadium of the opposition - 49ers at Raiders as an example.

how long before sky and the like start going with
Man Utd at Chelsea, Coventry at Leeds blah blah.
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Not next year because Leeds will be in the championship
 
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itsabuzzard

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #41
Johhny Blue said:
My Sister’s an English teacher. I’ll axe her and get back to you.
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"Here's Johhny!"
 
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shmmeee

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #42
Otis said:
My missus always says she is on a meeting, when she has a Zoom meeting.

Always puzzled me. Surely it's "in a meeting?" But just guessed she says it like that because she is not physically in the meeting and it's virtual.
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On a call, in a meeting surely?
 
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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #43
shmmeee said:
On a call, in a meeting surely?
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Like footballers and people in general who say " them days " no it's those days.
 
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Cally Fedora

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #44
I hate “we’ll keep you across it” in terms of news etc. And also anything remotely good being called a “worldie”.
 

Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #45
shmmeee said:
On a call, in a meeting surely?
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Yes, but she says "on a meeting." Not "on a call in a meeting."

Just seems wrong to me
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #46
Why do people say 'pacific' instead of 'specific'. Drives me mad when I hear it.
 

Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #47
Sky Blue Harry H said:
Why do people say 'pacific' instead of 'specific'. Drives me mad when I hear it.
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I think you are just looking for an escape goat for your anger.
 

Diogenes

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #48
I had a poo this morning and it got me wondering.

If lake windermere was drained and everyone started shitting in the now dry lake, how long would it take to fill it with poo?
 

Alan Dugdales Moustache

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #49
Diogenes said:
I had a poo this morning and it got me wondering.

If lake windermere was drained and everyone started shitting in the now dry lake, how long would it take to fill it with poo?
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It would only fill round the edges, surely ? You'd have to let it crust over to walk on and then send out some lakkies rake it out towards the middle. I've given this some thought.
 
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Diogenes

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #50
Alan Dugdales Moustache said:
It would only fill round the edges, surely ? You'd have to let it crust over to walk on and then send out some lakkies rake it out towards the middle. I've given this some thought.
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This is an excellent point you would need a shit spreading service.
 
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Speedies_Chips

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #51
Skyblue Bangkok said:
Like footballers and people in general who say " them days " no it's those days.
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That one bugs me too tbh. Almost as bad as could of instead of could have.
 

Boicey

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #52

At, on and in (time)​


Grammar > Prepositions and particles > At, on and in (time)
from English Grammar Today
We use at:
  • with particular points on the clock:
I’ll see you at five o’clock.
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  • with particular points in the day:
The helicopter took off at midday and headed for the island.
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  • with particular points in the week:
What are you doing at the weekend?
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  • with special celebrations:
At the New Year, millions of people travel home to be with their families (but we say on your birthday).
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We don’t use at with the question What time …? in informal situations:
What time are you leaving? (preferred to At what time are you leaving?)
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We use on:
  • with dates:
We moved into this house on 25 October 1987.
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  • with a singular day of the week to refer to one occasion:
I’ve got to go to London on Friday.
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  • with a plural day of the week to refer to repeated events:
The office is closed on Fridays. (every Friday) In informal situations, we often leave out on before plural days:
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Do you work Saturdays?
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  • with special dates:
What do you normally do on your birthday?
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We use in:
  • with parts of the day:
I’ll come and see you in the morning for a cup of coffee, okay?
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  • with months:
We usually go camping in July or August.
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  • with years:
The house was built in 1835.
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  • with seasons:
The garden is wonderful in the spring when all the flowers come out.
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  • with long periods of time:
The population of Europe doubled in the nineteenth century.
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Boicey

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #53
In conclusion they should have used 'at'.
 

oakey

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #54
This thread is a bit of a damp squid.
Need to nip it in the butt.
 
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Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #55
Diogenes said:
This is an excellent point you would need a shit spreading service.
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Isn't that George Smith?
 
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Johhny Blue

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #56
Diogenes said:
This is an excellent point you would need a shit spreading service.
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Isn’t this it?
 

RegTheDonk

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #57
"had" is past tense anyway, surely?
 

Diogenes

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #58
RegTheDonk said:
"had" is past tense anyway, surely?
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It wasn't might to be is?
 
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Woolly68

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #59
“I know, Right?”

This is just pointless. If you know, you know. Just say “I know”. Don’t ask for affirmation from others. If you’re not sure if you know or not shut up and keep quiet.
 

Alan Dugdales Moustache

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #60
Diogenes said:
This is an excellent point you would need a shit spreading service.
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Inevitably the centre would be the last bit to be filled, by which time the original edges would be covered in vegetation , creeping their way towards the centre . Nature reclaiming . A wondrous thought.
 

Diogenes

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #61
This thread belongs in an asylum what the fuck is going on
 
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Diogenes

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #62
Alan Dugdales Moustache said:
Inevitably the centre would be the last bit to be filled, by which time the original edges would be covered in vegetation , creeping their way towards the centre . Nature reclaiming . A wondrous thought.
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Which begs the additional question, just how good a fertiliser is human waste in comparison to other products used?
 

Alan Dugdales Moustache

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #63
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Diogenes said:
Which begs the additional question, just how good a fertiliser is human waste in comparison to other products used?
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Well I hoped no one would bring that up but I suspect the reality is it would be shit. Far too much meat and highly processed effluent . Perhaps the whole process might be better served if only vegetarians were allowed to make a deposit but having looked at some of the veggy crap my Mrs likes to think is healthy I'm not very convinced.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #64
Woolly68 said:
“I know, Right?”

This is just pointless. If you know, you know. Just say “I know”. Don’t ask for affirmation from others. If you’re not sure if you know or not shut up and keep quiet.
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Innit?
 

Diogenes

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #65
Alan Dugdales Moustache said:
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Well I hoped no one would bring that up but I suspect the reality is it would be shit. Far too much meat and highly processed effluent . Perhaps the whole process might be better served if only vegetarians were allowed to make a deposit but having looked at some of the veggy crap my Mrs likes to think is healthy I'm not very convinced.
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Cabbage-growing experiment shows human waste can be good to use as fertiliser

Scientists say yields from crops fertilised with recycled human waste rival those produced by organic methods
www.theguardian.com

Apparently it's very usable as is urine.
 

Alan Dugdales Moustache

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #66
Diogenes said:

Cabbage-growing experiment shows human waste can be good to use as fertiliser

Scientists say yields from crops fertilised with recycled human waste rival those produced by organic methods
www.theguardian.com

Apparently it's very usable as is urine.
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I've got a big compost bin out the back full of veg and millions of worms doing their stuff. I'll get her indoors to make a contribution.
 

Otis

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  • Aug 28, 2024
  • #67
Diogenes said:
Which begs the additional question, just how good a fertiliser is human waste in comparison to other products used?
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I've heard that human waste is shit.
 
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dadgad

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  • Aug 29, 2024
  • #68
A man said ‘on’ when it shudda bin ‘at’!
I shudder t think what he’s bin on
He keeps goin’ on and on sayin’ it wrong
I’m beginning t’ think he’s a twat

Skolars will appreciate the ABBA rhyming scheme
 
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rob9872

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  • Aug 29, 2024
  • #69
I don't understand the question. Is it 'use' (as in rhymes with ooze) or 'use' (as in rhymes with moose)?
 
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Diogenes

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  • Aug 29, 2024
  • #70
It's not totally correct but this is what chatgpt says


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**(Chorus)**
On the dot, on the clock, yeah, that’s where it's at,
On a Monday, on a Friday, or chilling at the flat.
At noon, at night, gotta keep it precise,
Prepositions on time, let me give you some advice.

**(Verse 1)**
Yo, when you're talking about the day, you say "on,"
Like, "On Tuesday, we’ll be breaking dawn."
On the weekend, I'm catching vibes,
On a holiday, that’s when we thrive.
On your birthday, we party all night,
On New Year's Eve, the future’s bright.
So when you mark the day, just remember this,
It’s "on" all the way, don’t give it a miss.

**(Chorus)**
On the dot, on the clock, yeah, that’s where it's at,
On a Monday, on a Friday, or chilling at the flat.
At noon, at night, gotta keep it precise,
Prepositions on time, let me give you some advice.

**(Verse 2)**
Now, let’s talk about "at," it's all about the hour,
At 5 o'clock sharp, I'll be in the tower.
At midnight, the stars will shine,
At sunrise, we’ll start the grind.
At lunch, we gather for a bite,
At dinner, it's all candlelight.
Remember, "at" pinpoints the specific time,
If you wanna be clear, then hit that rhyme.

**(Bridge)**
"On" is for days, like a trip on a plane,
"At" is for the hour, gotta keep it plain.
Mix them up right, and you’re keeping it tight,
Time’s on your side, and you’re shining bright.

**(Chorus)**
On the dot, on the clock, yeah, that’s where it's at,
On a Monday, on a Friday, or chilling at the flat.
At noon, at night, gotta keep it precise,
Prepositions on time, let me give you some advice.

**(Outro)**
So when you’re dropping dates, you know how to play,
"On" for the days, "at" for the time of day.
Keep your prepositions cool, and you’ll be on track,
With "on" and "at," you’re never looking back.

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