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we were in a bridge vs we were on a bridge

The correct phrase is "we were on a bridge." In English, we use the preposition 'on' when referring to being physically located on a bridge. 'In' is not used in this context.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 788 views

we were in a bridge

This phrase is not correct in English. 'In' is not used to describe being on a bridge.

The correct preposition to use when referring to being physically located on a bridge is 'on.'
  • Life is but a bridge which fillsthis chasm.
  • She's probably under a bridge somewhere.
  • They're under a bridge somewhere.
  • Four of a bridge beats a royal bridge.
  • Then we build a bridge, a bridge using... Using these.
  • Subject:Building a bridge between Europe and its citizens project
  • A Bridge between Cultures in the EU regions
  • So you create a bridge between the media and the anonymous women.
  • Look, we just have to build a bridge.
  • They found millions to build a bridge to nowhere in Alaska.
  • We are not by a bridge.
  • A bridge is also a metaphor.
  • A B road, a bridge.
  • Perhaps triggering lactation was a bridge too far.
  • Not much of a bridge player, though.
  • You two are pretty uptight for hanging out under a bridge.
  • I do my best to be a bridge between them, but...
  • You guys have all been hanging out under a bridge.
  • There's a bridge in Calcutta.
  • And Malini fell to her death from a bridge.

Alternatives:

  • we were on a bridge

we were on a bridge

This phrase is correct in English. 'On' is the appropriate preposition to use when describing being physically located on a bridge.

Use 'on' when referring to being on a bridge. For example, 'We were on a bridge when we saw the sunset.'
  • Life is but a bridge which fillsthis chasm.
  • She's probably under a bridge somewhere.
  • They're under a bridge somewhere.
  • Four of a bridge beats a royal bridge.
  • Then we build a bridge, a bridge using... Using these.
  • Subject:Building a bridge between Europe and its citizens project
  • A Bridge between Cultures in the EU regions
  • So you create a bridge between the media and the anonymous women.
  • Look, we just have to build a bridge.
  • They found millions to build a bridge to nowhere in Alaska.
  • We are not by a bridge.
  • A bridge is also a metaphor.
  • A B road, a bridge.
  • Perhaps triggering lactation was a bridge too far.
  • Not much of a bridge player, though.
  • You two are pretty uptight for hanging out under a bridge.
  • I do my best to be a bridge between them, but...
  • You guys have all been hanging out under a bridge.
  • There's a bridge in Calcutta.
  • And Malini fell to her death from a bridge.

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