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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Preposition usage
Just a quick q. Is it 'in his lap' or 'on his lap'? I am assuming only 'in' is correct at all times?
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Your assumption is wrong; both are possible and in use.
- Your assumption is wrong; both are possible and in use.
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Thanks for correcting me. Could we just use one of them at all times, then?
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Perhaps, but I have an idea that preposition choice somewhat depends on the size and shape of the object.
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AnonymousJust a quick q. Is it 'in his lap' or 'on his lap'? I am assuming only 'in' is correct at all times?
Both are possible. For example, "The problem is in his lap now", is an idiomatic expression meaning that it's now his responsiblity, or decision. "The cat sat on his lap" means the animal physically sat on his lap.
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