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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Expression

I know the usual expression uses 'of' but is 'in' also possible?

You can place your order ahead 'in' time.

Sounds awkward but possible to me, but I am not sure if it is OK.
  

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Anonymous I know the usual expression uses 'of' but is 'in' also possible? No, not at all. The only acceptable collocation I can think of is: Dr Who can move backward and ahead in time.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I know the usual expression uses 'of' but is 'in' also possible?
  • No, not at all.
  • The only acceptable collocation I can think of is: Dr Who can move backward and ahead in time.
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AnonymousI know the usual expression uses 'of' but is 'in' also possible?
No, not at all. The only acceptable collocation I can think of is: Dr Who can move backward and ahead in time.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousI know the usual expression uses 'of' but is 'in' also possible?No, not at all. The only acceptable collocation I can think of is: Dr Who can move backward and ahead in time.
Thanks, teacher. So 'ahead in time' is your sentence means move forward, right?
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Mister Micawbers: Dr Who can move backward and ahead in time.
Sorry to bother you, teacher, but would you please tell me if I have understood correctly in my previous post?
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