when, where

when, where
See is when. The objection to is when and is where may or may not be based on grammatical grounds, but unquestionably both phrases are childish, immature, and overused. A further objection is that when and where are often used in situations where their meanings are not applicable. For example, when has a meaning of time and is illogical in a sentence such as "This plan is when they refuse to let anyone under sixteen enter the theater."

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