Which word is correct?
Dogs can take/handle the heat.
Will a hot glass straight out of the dishwasher crack if I place it in/under cold water?
thanks
anonymous Dogs can take/handle the heat. Both could be used. anonymous Will a hot glass straight out of the dishwasher crack if I place it in/under cold water?
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anonymousDogs can take/handle the heat.
Both could be used.
anonymousWill a hot glass straight out of the dishwasher crack if I place it in/under cold water?
Both are correct; 'under' suggests putting it under a flowing tap rather than 'in', which is about putting it into a container (bowl, etc.) of water.