in some situation vs on some situation

The correct phrase is 'in some situation.' 'In' is the preposition commonly used to indicate a location or circumstance. 'On' is used to indicate a surface or a specific day or date.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

in some situation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in some situation' to refer to a particular circumstance or context.

Examples:

In some situations, it's better to remain silent.
In some situations, a compromise is the best solution.

Alternatives:

in certain situations
in specific situations
in particular situations
in various situations
in different situations

on some situation

This phrase is not correct in English. 'On' is not the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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They moved on to some other situation.
Perhaps she could shed some light on the situation.
Abbott's gone down to the West Livingston death row unit to talk to Cruz, see if he can shed some light on the situation.
Let me tell you something that might give you some clarity on the situation.
No doubt he will not be able to tell us everything but perhaps he could throw some light on the situation.
I should like very much to have some information on the situation.
We need to go back to hoff, search what's still standing, see if we can shed some light on the situation before another planet's targeted.
If you will allow me, I will begin by describing the contribution I believe this ministerial meeting has made and then end with some comments on the situation in the Middle East.
Typically in the past, the donors have been interested in the first couple of years, and then they got bored. They moved on to some other situation.
Within the Commission we had a discussion a week or so ago on the situation in some of the outermost regions in the context of migration and the difficult situations experienced.
The President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, opened this week's session with some comments on the situation of the EP's damaged building in Strasbourg, which had forced the session to be held - exceptionally - in Brussels.
Technically it covers the period up to 30 June 2002, but since Parliament is not going to do a report on the final situation as at 31 December, I will make some comments on the situation up to that date.
The President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, opened the plenary session with some comments on the situation of the EP's damaged building in Strasbourg, which had forced the session to be held - exceptionally - in Brussels.
Most recently this has not been the case but I did give an assurance to your colleague that I would raise that point at the future cooperation meeting with the Russians and I hope that they will be able to exercise some influence on the situation.
Some situations, though, call for a different approach.
Everyone's had some situation Keep it to yourself
In some situations, a tactical retreat is your best option.
In some situations, acquiree awards may expire as a consequence of a business combination.
In some situations an estate may be left without a claimant.
It is true that some situations apply to all islands.

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in some situation vs on some situation