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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Which is right: In a lazy afternoon or on a lazy afternoon

Hi everyone,
I am clear with 'in the afternoon' and 'on a Sunday afternoon'. But when it comes to a lazy afternoon, which is right: in or on?
That accident happened in a lazy afternoon or on a lazy afternoon.
This is a photo about a blue sky over the water on a lazy afternoon or in a lazy afternoon.
One more about time, in or at.
It's 3 pm here. What time is it in your local time or at your local time? (In or at)
It will be delievered by 3 pm in your local time or at your local time.
Thank you in advance.
Have a good day.

Alli
  

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That accident happened on a lazy afternoon. ) Compare with: It happened on a Monday. This is a photo about a blue sky over the water on a lazy afternoon.

  • That accident happened on a lazy afternoon.
  • ) Compare with: It happened on a Monday.
  • This is a photo about a blue sky over the water on a lazy afternoon.
  • (same reason) It's 3 pm here.
  • What time is it in your time zone ?
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That accident happened on a lazy afternoon. (It is not describing a specific the time of day, but the kind of afternoon.)
Compare with: It happened on a Monday.

This is a photo about a blue sky over the water on a lazy afternoon.
(same reason)

It's 3 pm here. What time is it in your time zone?
It will be delivered by 3 pm in your loca
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Thanks!
Crytal clear here. G'day.

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