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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Meaning difference
What is the difference between using 'in and on' in this phrase?
In the front line.
On the front line.
As in:
I want to be in/on the front line.
Thanks.
In the front line.
On the front line.
As in:
I want to be in/on the front line.
Thanks.
Top answer
In the front of the line, meaning your position for buying tickets, for example. On the front line is a military term referring to one's position on the battle field.
- In the front of the line, meaning your position for buying tickets, for example.
- On the front line is a military term referring to one's position on the battle field.
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In the front of the line, meaning your position for buying tickets, for example. On the front line is a military term referring to one's position on the battle field.
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PhilipIn the front of the line, meaning your position for buying tickets, for example. On the front line is a military term referring to one's position on the battle field.Thanks a lot. Can't I use the first example without 'of the'? Just 'in the front line' as I have seen sentences use it!
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