2006-08-30 22:47:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
the preposition used :)
2006-08-30 22:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were to stab you with a fork in the leg, the pain would be on your mind...
If I were to conduct this experiment by stabbing you in the brain with the same fork, it would then be in your mind
I hope that clears it up for you
Professor Ichi
2006-08-30 23:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On one's mind would mean thoughts that are current.
In one's mind would mean thoughts from the past that are in your subconscious that surface periodically.
2006-08-31 08:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ragdoll 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On my mind implies that this is uppermost in my thoughts.
In my mind implies that it is one thing among many others.
Think of it this way:
PUT THAT IN MY FILE CABINET.
vs
PUT THAT ON MY FILE CABINET.
2006-08-30 22:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Wonderer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋