Poll: A dilemma is when you do not know which way to turn.

A dilemma is when you do not know which way to turn.

'is when' can be used in formal language.
'is when' cannot be used in formal language.

Votes: 282
Comments: 2
Added: June 2004

Comments:

Leo Girard - 23rd September 2007 07:12
I didn't know Geo. Bush had so much interest in language or so many votes.
 
bptr - 2nd August 2010 20:06
Are you people kidding? Most voted that "is when" is ok for formal writing/ I can't believe that! They pounded that into our heads when I was in school. The definition of a word has nothing to do with time, so how could "is when" be appropriate? Come on people!!!
 
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