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Voytaszek Posted 9 years ago
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Why not the preposition "on" here?

A girl might spend her life at play, but...


From "Game of Thrones".

  

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Voytaszek Why not the preposition "on" here? (Original post)Quote A girl might spend her life at play, but.. Because 'on' is the wrong preposition, of course.

— Mister Micawber

  • Voytaszek Why not the preposition "on" here?
  • (Original post)Quote A girl might spend her life at play, but..
  • Because 'on' is the wrong preposition, of course.
  • Why do you think it might be right?
  • 'At play' = playing.
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VoytaszekWhy not the preposition "on" here? (Original post)Quote A girl might spend her life at play, but..

Because 'on' is the wrong preposition, of course. Why do you think it might be right? 'At play' = playing. What do you think 'on play' would mean?

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