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Erik: Actually, I have been a translator and interpreter for a firm for quite a few years. Thanks a lot for your compliment regarding my command of nuances of English. I would also like to learn more about other aspects of English apart from translating and interpreting. The mastery of academic Engl...

Dear Phil White, Erik Kowal, Bobinwales, trolley, tony h, Wizard of Oz , BonnieL, Ken and other native speakers! I would like to thank you all so much for your answers for the past 11 years. I really appreciate your help. It is such a shame that this forum must come to an end. In addition, I am so s...

A and B have just watched a cooking video regarding hot cross buns. A: In the US. As soon as I hear Hot Cross Buns, I start to twitch in fear some child is about to play their recorder. B: One a penny, two a penny hot cross buns. - What does person A mean when he says "play their recorder" in this c...

tony h and Erik : Thanks so much for the additional information. Have a nice weekend.

StevenLoan

Erik : Thanks a lot for your answer. It really helps. Have a fantastic weekend.

StevenLoan

A: You have used this car for over 20 years. Why don't you sell it and buy a new one? B: I'll never ever sell it. I bought it with my first salary. I will keep it as a memento / keepsake. - Hi guys! Do the two sentences " I will keep it as a memento " and " I will keep it as a keepsake " sound comp...

Bob : Thanks a million for your answer. Have a good day.

StevenLoan

Grandson: How old was my mother in this photo? Grandma: About the same age that you are now. - Hi guys! " Around the same age as you are now " and " About your age now " natural alternatives to " About the same age that you are now " in this short context? Your answers will be highly appreciated. S...

trolley and Bob : Thanks so much for your answers. Enjoy your weekend.

StevenLoan

tony h : Thanks very much for your help. Have a nice weekend.

StevenLoan

My colleague: How do you get to work? Me: I frequently get to work by scooter . - Hi guys! What I mean by " scooter " here is "a motorcycle with an underbone or step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet, emphasizing comfort and fuel economy." not "a child's vehicle with two or three sm...

trolley : Thanks for your input. Have a good day.

StevenLoan

Erik and tony h : Thank you both so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Have a nice day.

StevenLoan

A: God is bigger than whatever it is you're facing. B: My mom is terminally ill. My heart stops with every ring of my phone . This just might be what breaks me. I have no idea how I'm going to walk my path without her. - What does "My heart stops with every ring of my phone." mean in this short con...

BonnieL and tony h : Thank you both so much for your help. Have a nice day.

StevenLoan