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SheltieBites Posted 14 years ago
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Suppose someone made a video to rally support for some project, but the video was poorly done and no one was convinced. I think I could write:
a. He failed on this video."
b. He failed at this video."
Should it be "at" or "on"?
a. He failed on this video."
b. He failed at this video."
Should it be "at" or "on"?
Top answer
Of the two choices only b is likely. "
- Of the two choices only b is likely.
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Of the two choices only b is likely. A more natural sentence is: "His video was/is a failure."
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Suppose, despite the poorly made video, he got funding for that project, but then made a mess of the project. I could write:
a. He failed on this project."
b. He failed at this project."
Would it be safe to bet my money on b) being correct?
a. He failed on this project."
b. He failed at this project."
Would it be safe to bet my money on b) being correct?
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SheltieBitesWould it be safe to bet my money on b) being correct?Yes.
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