Is it correct to say "I'll be back after a few minutes" to mean "I'll be back in a few minutes"?
O optimistic pessimist Senior Member Joined Jan 1, 2008 Member Type Native Language Japanese Home Country Japan Current Location Japan Oct 25, 2022 #1 Is it correct to say "I'll be back after a few minutes" to mean "I'll be back in a few minutes"?
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Oct 25, 2022 #2 If you mean to say in but you actually say after, then no, it's wrong and would be considered an error. When the point of time reference is the present moment, you must use in.
If you mean to say in but you actually say after, then no, it's wrong and would be considered an error. When the point of time reference is the present moment, you must use in.