Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary
It's a quarter of six
0 When I ask the time and someone tells me "it's a quarter of six" what does that mean? Where did that language originate? I know 'quarter to', or 'quarter til' or 'quarter after', but where did 'quarter of' come from? 0-
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0 It's an American usage, and very common. 02 br
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00 It is 15 minutes before 6, or 5:45. 0-
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00 It is 15 minutes before 6, or 5:45. 0-
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Hi,
As noted, it's an American expression. As a Canadian, I wouldn't understand it if I heard it.
Best wishes, Clive
As noted, it's an American expression. As a Canadian, I wouldn't understand it if I heard it.
Best wishes, Clive
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Anonymousit is 6:15Absolutely not! "A quarter of six" is 5:45, not 6:15.
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When someone tells me it's quarter of six, that tells me the time is 5:45. NOT 6:15!!!!!!
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