Under The Pretext Vs On The Pretext?

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Hi

Would you say that both of them carry the same meaning and are equally natural?

Under the pretext

On the pretext

He kept coming back under some pretext.

He kept coming back on some pretext.

Thanks,

Tom

Jul 26 2020 20:22:12

CalifJim · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-27T0:01

Mr. TomUnder the pretext / On the pretext

These have been used about equally often for the last 100 years.

I'd say it's your choice.

CJ