Over the Christmas holidays
1) We stayed at that hotel over the Christmas holidays.
2) We stayed at that hotel during the Christmas holidays.
Do these mean:
a) From the beginning to the end of the holidays
b) To the end of the holidays but not necessarily from the beginning c) Beyond the end of the holidays
d) Neither necessarily from the beginning, nor necessarily to the end of the holidays.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
In the US "Christmas Holidays" is an ill-defined concept, so there is no precise beginning or end by which to evaluate your question. Therefore, the most reasonable answer, in my opinion, is d). CJ
- In the US "Christmas Holidays" is an ill-defined concept, so there is no precise beginning or end by which to evaluate your question.
- Therefore, the most reasonable answer, in my opinion, is d).
- CJ
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In the US "Christmas Holidays" is an ill-defined concept, so there is no precise beginning or end by which to evaluate your question. Therefore, the most reasonable answer, in my opinion, is d).
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