Results 1 to 4 of 4
Like Tree1Likes
  • 1 Post By emsr2d2

Thread: Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation

  1. #1
    uktous is offline Senior Member
    • Member Info
      • Member Type:
      • Student or Learner
      • Native Language:
      • Japanese
      • Home Country:
      • Japan
      • Current Location:
      • UK
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Posts
    506

    Default Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation

    Hi,

    Question:

    Should I say "In or under" ?

    Sentence:
    Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation, houses will be more expensive and living standard will be lower.


    thanks

  2. #2
    emsr2d2 is offline VIP Member
    • Member Info
      • Member Type:
      • English Teacher
      • Native Language:
      • British English
      • Home Country:
      • UK
      • Current Location:
      • UK
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    8,997
    Teacher

    Default Re: Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation

    Quote Originally Posted by uktous View Post
    Hi,

    Question:

    Should I say "In or under" ?

    Sentence:
    Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation, houses will be more expensive and living standard will be lower.


    thanks
    I would say "In times of higher inflation, houses are more expensive and the standard of living is lower."

    "Under the circumstances..." is usually followed by a statement of something someone is willing to do because of those circumstances.

    You have no money. Under the circumstances, I will give you a free meal.
    5jj likes this.

  3. #3
    5jj's Avatar
    5jj
    5jj is online now Moderator
    • Member Info
      • Member Type:
      • English Teacher
      • Native Language:
      • British English
      • Home Country:
      • England
      • Current Location:
      • Czech Republic
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Posts
    16,956
    Teacher

    Default Re: Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation

    But, if you are going to use the expression, both 'in' and 'under' are acceptable.

  4. #4
    konungursvia's Avatar
    konungursvia is offline Key Member
    • Member Info
      • Member Type:
      • Academic
      • Native Language:
      • English
      • Home Country:
      • Canada
      • Current Location:
      • Canada
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Posts
    4,050
    Teacher

    Default Re: Under/In the circumstance of higher inflation

    I prefer 'in.'

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 24-Jul-2011, 13:21
  2. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 21-Jul-2010, 00:29
  3. a higher mark/higher marks
    By Tan Elaine in forum Ask a Teacher
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 22-Mar-2010, 10:38
  4. Inflation and Unemployment
    By Sandersru in forum Editing & Writing Topics
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 20-Apr-2008, 04:18
  5. inflation-busting
    By kat2006 in forum Ask a Teacher
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 29-Aug-2007, 12:01

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0