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tin of sardines vs sardines tin

Both "tin of sardines" and "sardines tin" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Tin of sardines" refers to a container holding sardines, while "sardines tin" describes the type of tin that holds sardines.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 873 views

tin of sardines

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a container that holds sardines.

Examples:

  • I bought a tin of sardines for lunch.
  • She opened a tin of sardines for a quick snack.
  • Yes, it's almost like we're a tin of sardines.
  • - Open a tin of sardines - As you wish
  • Muay first met Yod on a bus packed tighter than a tin of sardines
  • and open a tin of sardines for him.
  • a tin of sardines Despidámonos of our windows.

Alternatives:

  • can of sardines
  • box of sardines
  • container of sardines
  • package of sardines
  • jar of sardines

sardines tin

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase describes the type of tin that holds sardines.

Examples:

  • She recycled the sardines tin after finishing the can.
  • The sardines tin was made of recyclable material.
  • We did some shooting here, without any crew on board... ...and the boat was hurled into the rocks with such an impact... ...that the keel was wrapped around itself like the lid of a sardine tin.
  • We're all crammed in this tin like sardines.
  • Yes, it's almost like we're a tin of sardines.
  • - Open a tin of sardines - As you wish
  • A few tins of sardines which I got on December 23rd.
  • Muay first met Yod on a bus packed tighter than a tin of sardines
  • and open a tin of sardines for him.
  • a tin of sardines Despidámonos of our windows.
  • Five more sardines to go in the tin.

Alternatives:

  • tin for sardines
  • sardine can
  • sardine container
  • sardine packaging
  • sardine jar

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