When I was a kid, I was always taught to refer to years using BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini / year of our Lord). However, I somewhat regularly hear people referring to years as in …

Jun 17, 2011 · Gotcha actually has several meanings. All of them can be derived from the phrase of which this is a phonetic spelling, namely " [I have] got you". Literally, from the sense of got = …

Closed 9 years ago. I am puzzled on how to pronounce cha- words. For example, I know that "chameleon" or "chamomile" are pronounced with a hard "c" like in "camel", not with a soft "c" …

May 30, 2013 · English writing often uses slashes to form two-letter abbreviations, plus the one-letter w/ – some examples, roughly in order of frequency: I/O – “input/output” w/ – “with” c/o – …

Feb 5, 2014 · I have been hearing the expression "bang for you buck" many times a day and I find myself distracted when I or others use it. In an effort to be an attentive listener, what is a good …

Nov 23, 2024 · In many online venues and communities, typing in all lower case is not only not regarded as incorrect; it is the ordinary way to communicate, and a norm of sorts. Typing with …

Jun 12, 2021 · Are these words examples of elision? What effect do they create? If a child says them what does this suggest about their language development? Thanks for any help!!

Feb 22, 2014 · The phrase "pros and cons" is often used to weigh the positive and negative effects that would result from taking a particular course of action. When trying to explain to …

Aug 13, 2017 · I am confused about the selection of in, of or to I want to explain that "changes in hydrological variables and changes in landscape variables in wetlands can change the …

Oct 2, 2010 · If you are in a situation where a group is gathering to do something (go out for lunch, start a meeting, etc.), "Shall we?" would mean something like "Are we now all ready and is it …