stock up on vs with

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"I usually stock up on alcohol in the duty-free shop when going on vacation."


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"I usually stock up with alcohol in the duty-free shop when going on vacation."

Which preposition does "stock up" take "on" or "with''?
 
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I would say "stock up on."
 

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I would say "stock up with".;-)
 

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I'd say "stock up on."

If you are getting the liquor to enjoy on your vacation, then the way you have it is fine.

If you visit the duty-free shop while you are on your vacation, then "while on vacation" is better.
 

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I'd say "stock up on."

If you are getting the liquor to enjoy on your vacation, then the way you have it is fine.

If you visit the duty-free shop while you are on your vacation, then "while on vacation" is better.

Thanks a bunch for clarification on this subtle difference! I might have got into trouble.:up:
 

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Thanks a bunch for clarification on this subtle difference! I might have got into trouble.:up:

So clumsy with spelling!
 

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You can use either.

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Both are possible, but I would say that 'on' is more commonly used.
 
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