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Vincent Teo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

On / in the collar

Can I say,

There is / are many stains on the collar (of his shirt).
  

Top answer

I think "on the collar" is more usual, but you could use both on/in. If the stain is on the surface of the collar, use "on", and if it has soaked into the fabric use "in".

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  • I think "on the collar" is more usual, but you could use both on/in.
  • If the stain is on the surface of the collar, use "on", and if it has soaked into the fabric use "in".
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I think "on the collar" is more usual, but you could use both on/in.

If the stain is on the surface of the collar, use "on", and if it has soaked into the fabric use "in".
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As I picture it, a stain in the collar would be on the inside of the shirt, the part touching the skin. A stain on the collar would be on the part visible to other people.
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Thanks, I got the answer, but should I say:

There is / are many stains on the collar (of his shirt).
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