a time warp/switch/change

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Angliholic  #513484  Wed, 14 May 08 10:33 AM

Walking through the history museum, we felt as if we were in a time warp.

 

HI,

Is it also correct to say "a time switch/change" rather than "a time warp?" Thanks.

  
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Mister Micawber  #513516  Wed, 14 May 08 12:17 PM
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No-- those are not idiomatic.  Only time warp works here.
  
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Angliholic  #513528  Wed, 14 May 08 12:38 PM

Thanks, Mister.

Then what does "a time warp" refer to?

  
nona the brit  #513532  Wed, 14 May 08 12:47 PM

Somthing that moves you to another time

  
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