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julywidiawati

Indonesia

Dear Amy

What should I use, on or in for "when he got serious … talking something"

Thanks

05:45 AM Nov 25 2009 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Hi! Usually we say that someone gets serious "about" something. We wouldn't typically use in or on in this phrase.

 

Thanks!

AmySmile

08:15 PM Nov 25 2009 |

haakin

China

Oh, I know !

05:59 AM Dec 19 2009 |