Which one is correct?
"I was in my fifteens" or "I was just at my fifteens"?

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I was in my fifteens

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct term to use is "I was in my teens."

The correct phrase to use when referring to the age range of thirteen to nineteen is "I was in my teens."

Alternatives:

  • I was in my teens

I was just at my fifteens

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "at" is not used in this context.

The correct phrase to use when referring to the age range of thirteen to nineteen is "I was in my teens."

Alternatives:

  • I was in my teens
Neither of the phrases is correct in English. The correct phrase to use in this context is "I was in my teens."

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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