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Old 21-Jun-2006, 14:54
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Default Call after half hour/ half an hour?
Hi,

Some people say "Call after half hour" and some "Call after half an hour". Which one is correct, please.

Sweetie
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Default Re: Call after half hour/ half an hour?
The second is the standard form, but colloquially the article is sometimes dropped.
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The second is the standard form, but colloquially the article is sometimes dropped.
Hi,

Thanks for the help.

Regards,

Sweetie.
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