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Sitifan Posted 17 years ago
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Under the sun / in the sun
Come and ride a bicycle under the sun and enjoy a country lunch with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
Why not say Come and ride a bicycle in the sun and enjoy a country lunch with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables? Is there any difference in meaning between under the sun and in the sun?
Why not say Come and ride a bicycle in the sun and enjoy a country lunch with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables? Is there any difference in meaning between under the sun and in the sun?
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"in the sun" is better. "under the sun" has an older meaning of 'in the world'. " Ecclesiastes 1:14
- "in the sun" is better.
- "under the sun" has an older meaning of 'in the world'.
- " Ecclesiastes 1:14
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"in the sun" is better.
"under the sun" has an older meaning of 'in the world'.
"I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind." Ecclesiastes 1:14
"under the sun" has an older meaning of 'in the world'.
"I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind." Ecclesiastes 1:14
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Working under the sun without adegqute fluid can be dangerous.
Working in the sun without adequate liquid can be dangerous.
Both relatively mean the same thing. That said, some contexts would be better suited with one or the other.
On my leisure time, I like to lie under the sun with a good book and a cold drink.
Working in the sun without adequate liquid can be dangerous.
Both relatively mean the same thing. That said, some contexts would be better suited with one or the other.
On my leisure time, I like to lie under the sun with a good book and a cold drink.
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