There are holes in/on them

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Angliholic  #473404  Wed, 06 Feb 08 12:19 PM

I can't wear these socks--there are holes in/on them.

Hi,

Do both in and on fit in the above and mean about the same to you? Thanks.

  
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Feebs11  #473420  Wed, 06 Feb 08 12:56 PM
Socks cannot have holes on them - holes can only be in things.
  
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Angliholic  #473431  Wed, 06 Feb 08 01:03 PM

 Feebs11 wrote:
Socks cannot have holes on them - holes can only be in things.

Thanks, Feebs.

Got it.

  
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