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Old 27-Oct-2004, 08:53
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Default Re: phrasal verb

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Originally Posted by Elitza11
Can I use the phrase "lie on/upon" in the meaning of rely on

E.g. in the following sentence "I have only guesses to lie upon"

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lie on and rely on are different:

EX: I have only guesses to rely on. (OK)
EX: I have only guesses to lie on. (Not OK; recline on the guesses)
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