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- Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:05 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Own shadow
- Replies: 0
- Views: 42
Own shadow
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- Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:02 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Baby
- Replies: 6
- Views: 186
Re: Baby
BonnieL, Bob and Erik : Thank you guys so much for your replies. I am sorry for my late answer. Have a good weekend.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Baby
- Replies: 6
- Views: 186
Baby
- A mother has just given birth to a baby boy in the hospital. A doctor comes and says to her "You did great. That's a lot of baby to deliver. ". Does "That's a lot of baby to deliver." in this context mean "It was incredibly difficult for you to give birth to the baby."? Your answers will be greatl...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:51 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Out of one's skin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 231
Re: Out of one's skin
Erik and trolley : Thank you so much for your answers. Have a nice day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:17 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Out of one's skin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 231
Out of one's skin
" [on winning a Golden Globe Award] My husband was as flabbergasted as I was. I think he almost flew out of his skin , he was so surprised and excited. He is just the most supportive and proud friend. My family is just beyond out-of-control excited. " - Hi guys! These sentences were said by a Holly...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:58 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Pencil trash
- Replies: 5
- Views: 229
Re: Pencil trash
BonnieL, Erik and trolley : Thank you all so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Have a nice day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:24 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Pencil trash
- Replies: 5
- Views: 229
Pencil trash

- Hi everyone! What do you call the trash after sharpening a pencil?
Your answers will be highly appreciated.
StevenLoan
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:04 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Hard pass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 203
Re: Hard pass
Erik, BonnieL and Bob : Thank you all very much for your answers. Have a good day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:09 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Hard pass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 203
Hard pass
James: meet me at the mall let's hang. Erica: naw, hard pass . - Hi guys! I notice that native speakers use " hard pass " quite often to mean "not interested / absolutely not" in American movies. Do British and Canadian people also use this phrase? Your answers will be greatly appreciated. StevenLoan
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:05 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: University
- Replies: 2
- Views: 163
Re: University
Erik : Thanks a lot for your answer. It does help. Have a good day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:47 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: University
- Replies: 2
- Views: 163
University
1. His daughter currently attends Yale University. 2. His daughter currently goes to Yale University. 3. His daughter is currently a student of Yale University. - Hi everybody! Do these sentences have the same meaning and sound natural to you in spoken English? Your answers will be highly appreciate...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:57 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Able to purchase
- Replies: 3
- Views: 254
Re: Able to purchase
Erik and trolley : Thank you both so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Have a nice day.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:07 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Able to purchase
- Replies: 3
- Views: 254
Able to purchase
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- Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:48 am
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Fetch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 625
Re: Fetch
Erik, BonnieL and trolley : Thank you all so much for your answers. Have a nice weekend.
StevenLoan
StevenLoan
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: Usage and Writing
- Topic: Fetch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 625
Fetch
"Would you mind going to fetch the kids from school?"
- Hi guys! A dictionary says "fetch" is old English and in this situation it means "go and get someone and bring them back". Do native speakers still use "fetch" in this case?
Your answers will be highly appreciated.
StevenLoan
- Hi guys! A dictionary says "fetch" is old English and in this situation it means "go and get someone and bring them back". Do native speakers still use "fetch" in this case?
Your answers will be highly appreciated.
StevenLoan