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  1. On Saturday afternoon or in the Saturday afternoon?

    Sep 16, 2011 · 3 The choice of prepositions depends upon the temporal context in which you're speaking. "On ~ afternoon" implies that the afternoon is a single point in time; thus, that temporal …

  2. grammar - Natural way to express availability - English Language ...

    Sep 4, 2020 · I was trying to say this in a sentence: -I'm only available from Monday to Tuesday 2pm to 4pm. Please come during that time/during those times/in those time window. But I feel I'm missing …

  3. prepositions - 'Next Monday' or 'on next Monday'? - English Language ...

    Dec 2, 2011 · For example, if today is Wednesday, "next Monday" refers to the Monday of the following week. On next Monday: This phrase is also acceptable, but it’s more formal and emphasizes the …

  4. The Wednesday afternoon train to Crewe will now run on Thursday ...

    Jul 20, 2022 · It's short for say 'the former Wednesday afternoon train to Crewe would now run on Thursday mornings and would not stop at Crewe', but leaving out 'former' makes it farcical. There's …

  5. meaning - How should "midnight on..." be interpreted? - English ...

    Dec 9, 2010 · Straddling Thursday and Friday Straddling today and tomorrow but should they technically mean: straddling the 9th and the 10th of December? straddling Wednesday and Thursday? This is …

  6. expressions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    My professor emailed me to ask my available time: "Would tomorrow at 10:30am work for you?" How can I reply her email in a formal way.

  7. "Would tomorrow between 11:30-12 work for me to give you a call ...

    Mar 13, 2019 · A bounds statement implies exclusivity (no you should not expect a call at 10:30). 'For you' would certainly be bad English, as then the question would read 'Is it ok for you to call you at …

  8. In the sentence: "I went to school on Sunday afternoon." when it ...

    Oct 2, 2022 · Afternoon still refers to a period of time whether it follows something like Monday or not. The same applies to Monday. In these sentences, Monday refers to a particular period of time within …

  9. prepositions - "Scheduled on" vs "scheduled for" - English Language ...

    What is the difference between the following two expressions: My interview is scheduled on the 27th of June at 8:00 AM. My interview is scheduled for the 27th of June at 8:00 AM.

  10. 'Except for' vs. 'Except on' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 11, 2017 · I am available on weekdays, except on Thursdays. I am available on weekdays, except for Thursdays. I have found two threads talking about it, but in both of them there were suggestions …