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life or lives

 
 
Reply Wed 14 Dec, 2016 10:42 am
With a mixture of team relay and strategy games, all the children seemed to be having the time of their life! But, of course, all good things must come to an end.

Should it be 'lives' instead?

Thanks.
 
contrex
 
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Reply Wed 14 Dec, 2016 12:50 pm
Yes, it should be the time (singular) of their lives (plural).

Quote:
MacMillan Dictionary

the time of your life - a very enjoyable experience

The children were having the time of their lives.
tanguatlay
 
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Reply Wed 14 Dec, 2016 11:45 pm
@contrex,
contrex wrote:

Yes, it should be the time (singular) of their lives (plural).

Quote:
MacMillan Dictionary

the time of your life - a very enjoyable experience

The children were having the time of their lives.

Thanks, contrex.
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