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in the frame vs on the frame

'In the frame' and 'on the frame' are both acceptable English phrases, but they would be used in dissimilar contexts. 'In the frame' is commonly used to refer to something being inside a physical or metaphorical frame, while 'on the frame' is used when something is physically resting on top of a frame.
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in the frame

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is inside a physical or metaphorical frame, such as a picture frame or a situation.

Examples:

  • The painting looks great in the frame.
  • Her face was in the frame when the photo was taken.
  • We need to consider all the factors in the frame before making a decision.
  • Joel had no enemies, apart from Tobes, and Tobes was there in the frame on account of all these rumours. Trenhalle, John A Means to Evil ...
  • In the Frame MP3 CD – Audiobook, Unabridged .... Dick Francis has written nearly 40 novels now, and In the Frame is in the top 7 or 8 as far as I'm concerned.
  • 18. in the frame likely to be awarded or to achieve: I'm in the frame for the top job. vb (mainly tr). 19. to construct by fitting parts together. 20. to draw up the plans ...
  • Contribute to our Open Dictionary · involved in something, or being considered for something. He is back in the frame for the Norway game on Friday. Synonyms  ...

Alternatives:

  • within the frame
  • inside the frame
  • part of the frame
  • included in the frame
  • within the boundaries of the frame

on the frame

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when something is physically resting on top of a frame, such as a painting on an easel or a bike on a bike frame.

Examples:

  • The canvas is on the frame waiting to be stretched.
  • The bike is on the frame while I fix the chain.
  • The picture is on the frame, but it needs to be adjusted.
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  • Nov 21, 2014 ... Provided to YouTube by TuneCore. On the Frame · Beta Radio Colony of Bees ℗ 2014 Beta Radio Released on: 2014-11-18. Auto-generated ...
  • Nov 15, 2015 ... Beta Radio On The Frame. Mucis Team. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 00. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • May 11, 2015 ... write another's on the frame. because in a little while when all will be over you're going to say goodbye go and get your closure in a hundred ...

Alternatives:

  • resting on the frame
  • sitting on the frame
  • placed on the frame
  • lying on the frame
  • positioned on the frame

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