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Newguest Posted 15 years ago
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Pills on/against

Hi

He's taking pills against flatulence OR on flatulence?

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Top answer

Hi, He's taking pills against flatulence OR on flatulence ? No. Natural things to say are He's taking pills to prevent flatulence.

— Clive

  • Hi, He's taking pills against flatulence OR on flatulence ?
  • No.
  • Natural things to say are He's taking pills to prevent flatulence.
  • He's taking pills for flatulence Clive
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Hi,
He's taking pills against flatulence OR on flatulence?

No.
Natural things to say are
He's taking pills to prevent flatulence.
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NewguestHi

He's taking pills against flatulence OR on flatulence?

Thanks
I suppose your native language uses "against". It's surprising how often English chooses "for" where other languages choose "against"!

CJ
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