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in those days vs on those days

Both "in those days" and "on those days" are correct, but "in those days" refers to a period of time in the past, while "on those days" is used to specify particular days in the past.
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Last updated: October 19, 2024 • 14038 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a period of time in the past.

"in those days"

This phrase is used to talk about a period of time in the past, often to contrast with the present. It is commonly used in storytelling or reminiscing.

Examples:

  • In those days, we used to walk to school together.
  • In those days, life was simpler and less complicated.
  • In Those Days by Le Morte d'Abby, released 07 February 2024 1. Eclipse 2. Seed of the Woman 3. Paroxysms 4. Et tu 5. In the Snow (Both Ways) 6.
  • 7 days ago ... IN THOSE DAYS definition: 1. in the past: 2. in the past: . Learn more.
  • “And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit”. By Julie B. Beck. Relief Society General President. Image. Julie B. Beck. We know we are ...
  • Apr 24, 2020 ... #NPM2020 Day 24: We Were All Odysseus In Those Days, by Amorak Huey. Caroline Horste. ·. Follow. 3 min read. ·. Apr 24, 2020.
  • Sep 4, 2021 ... Check out our review of the new album from Meadows titled "In Those Days & Also After" out now on Facedown Records.
  • Nov 5, 2024 ... In those days, women weren't allowed to own property. No one knew in those days what caused the disease. Examples of those days in a ...
  • Dec 25, 2023 ... My take: In those days. Modern-day Bethlehem. This Christmas will be anchored in our time, our places. By Mary W. Anderson December 25 ...
  • “There Wasn't a Lot of Comforts in Those Days:” African Americans, Public Health, and the 1918 Influenza Epidemic · SYNOPSIS · AFRICAN AMERICANS AND HEALTH IN THE ...
  • Feb 28, 2014 ... To take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. Gimme five bees for a quarter, you'd say. Now where was I?
  • Dec 5, 2014 ... ... in those days" means "in times past". Would the expression be more understandable if I asked: What else did we do in those days and nights?

Alternatives:

  • back in those days
  • during that time
  • at that time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify particular days in the past.

"on those days"

This phrase is used to refer to specific days in the past, highlighting events or activities that occurred on those days.

Examples:

  • On those days, we would always go to the park.
  • On those days, the weather was always perfect.
  • On those days……. love yourself harder. Donna Ashworth. Sue Schaut Proudfit and 35K others. 󰤥 35,745. 󰤦 1,920. 󰤧 26,944. 󰞣. Show previous comments.
  • Jan 12, 2023 ... 7063 likes, 211 comments - donnaashworthwords on January 12, 2023: "On those days, from 'LOSS' https://amzn.eu/d/fwIp4VX #griefquotes ...
  • Dec 5, 2014 ... Or is it better to say: What else did we do on those days and nights? Thank you.
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... On those days where the world feels cruel... #ImGonnaLoveYou. 9/27 with Carrie Underwood.
  • Feb 8, 2012 ... CAUTION: NOT A TEACHER On Saturdays and Sundays the bank is closed. On those days if you need some money, you can use the ATM machines ...
  • Feb 5, 2023 ... Selsey sunset. A perfect liminal space. Creating liminal space on those days you work from home.
  • Jan 19, 2023 ... What do you do on those days where you wake up and immediately start ruminating? Seeking Stoic Advice. The type of days where I'd previously ...
  • Things to remember on those days when you are feeling down. by Molly Bishop. October 10, 2020 October 10, 2020. 7 mins read. Times are tough at the moment.
  • Jan 31, 2015 ... What do you do on those days where you're constantly hungry? Most days are fine. But on days like today, where I have to be at work at 7am ...
  • Feb 3, 2021 ... In those days - > talking about the past. On those days - > explaining when something happens "my mother was born in the 60s. In those days, ...

Alternatives:

  • during those days
  • at that time
  • at that moment

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