This in terms of work basically. Which of the 2 questions is correct, when a person needs to cover up for the lost time by working short one day? It means, that the person will work extra hours in those 2 days, as mentioned above in the sentences.
2006-11-21 13:45:56 · 7 answers · asked by K 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I shall cover up time over 2 days. (Over a 2day span of time)
2006-11-21 13:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tony T 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I shall cover up time in the next 2 days
2006-11-21 14:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The term 'cover up time' doesn't exist.
The one that's been suggested by others is best - make up time.
As you say you'll be working extra hours on both of the 2 days, you should say
"I'll make up the time over the next 2 days, if that's acceptable."
If you're not doing it starting tomorrow, but perhaps on the 28th and 29th of the month,
"I'll make up the time on the 28th and the 29th, if that's all right."
2006-11-21 16:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Over means exactly what you want to say every time. In could mean exactly what you want to say, but it could also mean something else. It could infer a deadline or it could infer a start point as well. If you want to be absolutely clear, use over. That said, neither are incorrect.
2006-11-21 14:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Big Blair 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I will make up the time over the ?next? two days.
I will make up the time in two days. (In two days I will make up the time)
In two days I will make up the time lost.
On Thursday I will make up the time I lost when I left early on _________.
I will make up the time I lost by leaving early on __________ by staying late Wednesday and Thursday.
A good puzzle!
2006-11-21 14:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by firstyearbabyboomer 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Neither; both are confusing. How about: "...I will make up those hours over the next two days..."? Be on-time!
2006-11-21 13:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by pn3drb 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you will make up the time over two days.
...in two days means, eg: if its monday, you'll make it up on wednesday.
2006-11-21 13:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by asiwant 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋