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  1. 21-Jun-2006, 14:54 #1
    sweetie_sneha
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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
  2. 22-Jun-2006, 05:58 #2
    Tdol
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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.
  3. 24-Jun-2006, 07:15 #3
    sweetie_sneha
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    Default Re: Call after half hour/ half an hour?

    Quote Originally Posted by tdol
    The second is the standard form, but colloquially the article is sometimes dropped.
    Hi,

    Thanks for the help.

    Regards,

    Sweetie.
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