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English is filled with expressions and phrases that only make sense depending on the context. For instance, when someone says “whatever,” they could mean one of several things. They could be indifferent to the question asked, they might be dismissive towards the person asking the question, or they might be feeling plain hostility and irateness. …

The Internet has changed many things about life, so it’s perhaps no surprise that it’s changed the way we use English as well. The origins of Internet slang are varied, ranging from technological meanings that have morphed into verbal shortcuts to references to badly spelled memes to even further and stranger things. In this article, …

“Thank you for your interest”: How and When To Use This Phrase There are several different meanings of the word “interest” in English. “Interest” can be a financial term, referring to the money that you earn on an account. An “interest” can also refer to a hobby, something that you like to do or learn …

And today’s topic is… pants! Wait, no, I mean the topic is trousers. Or is it slacks? Actually, we’re going to take a look at all three of these near-synonyms and figure out what, if anything, is the difference between slacks, pants, and trousers. Table of Contents Difference between Pants, Trousers, and Slacks Pants: the …

 One of the things that makes language learning so complicated is that there are multiple levels of formality. Technically called “registers,” these different ways to use a given language fascinate linguists but can frustrate learners. It should be no surprise that English is no exception to this complexity. In addition to the style of speech …

When to put a comma after “Oh” in a sentence Oh, hi! Didn’t see you there. Were you looking for an article about comma use after the word “oh”? If so, I have just the thing.   Do you need a comma after “Oh”? When you’re using “Oh” like an interjection (a part of speech …

The internet is a fascinating place. Anyone with a specific interest, no matter how unusual or unique it may seem, is likely to discover like-minded individuals online and connect with them. This is why there has been a sudden surge in baby talk, which can be observed with words like “Roar xD” and “I wuv …

What does it mean to say “let that sink in”? English has some odd phrases that are used on a daily basis. Most people never think about these and use them all the time. This can be very confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the phrase in question. In this article, we’ll explain what “let that …

Part of what makes writing so interesting is that it’s possible to do things which are stylistic choices rather than grammatical ones. However, if you opt to add flavor to your writing this way, it’s important to know the grammatical rules involved as well. One case in point is the phrase “but rather,” which is …