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Common errors in English: Usage of In the rain and In the sun etc.

 In the rain, In the sun etc.


Incorrect : They are playing football under the rain. 


Correct : They are playing football in the rain.


Incorrect: Don't run under the sun. 


Correct : Don't run in the Sun.


Incorrect : The man is sitting under the shade. 


Correct : The man is sitting in the shade.


Note: “Under the rain” or “Under the shade” does not make any sense. "Under the Sun' is a phrase which means "at all". It is usually used to give force to an expression. 


For example: 

I am the last person under the sun to accept this proposal.

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