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in tights vs in a pair of tights

Both 'in tights' and 'in a pair of tights' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In tights' is more commonly used when describing what someone is wearing, while 'in a pair of tights' is used when specifying the type or number of tights being worn.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 844 views

in tights

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing what someone is wearing.

This phrase is used to describe someone wearing tights as part of their outfit.

Examples:

She danced in tights during the ballet performance.
He always exercises in tights for better flexibility.
The superhero fought crime in tights and a cape.
I prefer to run in tights rather than loose pants.
The gymnast performed her routine in tights and a leotard.

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Still of Cary Elwes and Amy Yasbeck in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993 Still of Richard Lewis in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) Still of Cary Elwes and ...
Title: Robin Hood: Men in Tights Trailer. Description: A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' in particular. Related Titles: Robin ...
Merry Men: [singing] We're men / We're men in tights / We roam around the forest looking for fights / We're men / We're men in tights / We rob from the rich and ...
Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a 1993 French-American musical adventure comedy film and a parody of the Robin Hood story. Produced and directed by Mel ...

Alternatives:

wearing tights
with tights on
dressed in tights
sporting tights
clad in tights

in a pair of tights

This phrase is correct and is used when specifying the type or number of tights being worn.

This phrase is used to specify that someone is wearing a specific pair of tights.

Examples:

She performed in a pair of tights and a leotard.
He went jogging in a pair of tights and a sweatshirt.
The dancer wore a pair of tights for the recital.
I bought a new pair of tights for the winter season.
The model strutted down the runway in a pair of designer tights.

Show examples from the web [+]

Staring like I'm Angelina Jolie in a pair of tights. Lyric Meaning. Just think about how much you stare at her without tights. Improve the quality of Ain't Gotta Work ...
We started by surveying Sweethome readers to figure out just what you all want in a pair of tights, and “durability” was the overwhelming answer. If you've been ...
Mar 12, 2014 ... Nail polish is probably the most common way to mend any hole or run that appears in a pair of tights or pantyhose. Any color nail polish can ...
Jan 30, 2015 ... Oscar Quine spends 24 hours in a pair of tights designed specifically for men. Oscar Quine · @oscarquine; Friday 30 January 2015 18:50 GMT.

Alternatives:

wearing a pair of tights
with a pair of tights on
dressed in a pair of tights
sporting a pair of tights
clad in a pair of tights

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