H himalai Member Joined Jun 3, 2010 Member Type Other Native Language Bulgarian Home Country Bulgaria Current Location Bulgaria Jun 4, 2010 #1 "Put off for 10 days" or "put off by 10 days"? Which one is correct, please? Also, "Postpone by 10 days" or "Postpone for 10 days"?? Thanks!!!!
"Put off for 10 days" or "put off by 10 days"? Which one is correct, please? Also, "Postpone by 10 days" or "Postpone for 10 days"?? Thanks!!!!
Huda-M Senior Member Joined Aug 7, 2008 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Urdu Home Country Pakistan Current Location Pakistan Jun 4, 2010 #2 I think so the use of FOR is better here. (ps a teacher would explain you in a much better way)
H himalai Member Thread starter Joined Jun 3, 2010 Member Type Other Native Language Bulgarian Home Country Bulgaria Current Location Bulgaria Jul 7, 2010 #3 Could anyone else (teacher, as suggested) explain, please? Thanks!!
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Jul 7, 2010 #4 "Put off for (a period of) 10 days". Does this help you to understand?
H himalai Member Thread starter Joined Jun 3, 2010 Member Type Other Native Language Bulgarian Home Country Bulgaria Current Location Bulgaria Jul 23, 2010 #5 Sorry for delaying my reply. Yes, it's clear now. Thank you!!