I’ve lived in Scotland for over three decades now. I *still* don’t know what “the back of <hour>” actually means.
@nullifidian Likewise, I've lived in the United States my entire life, and I don't know what "quarter of <hour>" means.
"Quarter to" sure. "Quarter after" fine. "Quarter of" just makes no sense.
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@nullifidian Likewise, I've lived in the United States my entire life, and I don't know what "quarter of <hour>" means.
"Quarter to" sure. "Quarter after" fine. "Quarter of" just makes no sense.