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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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For/In those days

One holiday that is celebrated around the world is April Fools' DAy ... Where did such a strange holiday come from? Experts are divided in their opinions ... Others point out that many ancient cultures had a festival with customs like this. For those days, all normal standards would be ignored.

Hi,
Is "for those days" in the above equal to "in those days?" Thanks.
  

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No. "In those days" means "at that point in history". The author is referring to the specific days when festivals were taking place.

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  • No.
  • "In those days" means "at that point in history".
  • The author is referring to the specific days when festivals were taking place.
  • "On those days" would have been a better way to phrase it I think.
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No. "In those days" means "at that point in history". The author is referring to the specific days when festivals were taking place. "On those days" would have been a better way to phrase it I think.
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