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Grammar

'on', 'for'

Do these sentences below have the same meaning? I have a feeling that the first one sounds awkward but probably I'm wrong.

I flatter myself on being in a good shape at my age.
I flatter myself for being in a good shape at my age.
  

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Hi, 'On' is the most common preposition with flatter + present participle , although others are possible. I wouldn't say 'for' is wrong, here. The standard phrase is in a good shape .

— Clive

  • Hi, 'On' is the most common preposition with flatter + present participle , although others are possible.
  • I wouldn't say 'for' is wrong, here.
  • The standard phrase is in a good shape .
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

'On' is the most common preposition with flatter + present participle, although others are possible. I wouldn't say 'for' is wrong, here.

The standard phrase is in a good shape.

Best wishes, Clive
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