The English lexicon is overflowing with baffling expressions just like “luckily for you” and “lucky for you,” wherein the latter is just a syllable shorter than the former. There’s really no one to blame because of how tiny, to the point of being almost negligible, the differences between these two phrases are. But then again, …
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Getting an airline job can be tough because this is the type of job that many people want. Many people are drawn to these positions because they want the perks of cheap or free travel that many airlines offer employees. While the work is hard, the perks make these jobs worthwhile for many people. Of …
The main purpose of language is to allow for clear communication. In fact, even small changes in a sentence can produce very different meanings. If someone says, “I dislike this,” you get a very different feeling than “I hate this.” Unfortunately, the rise and spread of English as a global language has led to some …
When you’re learning languages, word order can be a crazy thing. In some language, word order hardly matters at all. The meaning is instead understood in other ways. English is a language in which word order matters. For some words, if you get the order wrong, the sentence will say the opposite of what you …
The art of giving genuine, thoughtful compliments not only uplifts the receiver’s mood but also makes the complimenter feel good about themselves. And we all know how good it feels when you hear a thoughtful compliment at home, at work, or with friends. But what about responding to compliments? Surely, you can only master the …
“Life is full of mayhaps.” Does this quote mean life is full of “troubles,” or life is full of “maybes”? Well, realistically speaking, it can be both because life can indeed be overflowing with nerve-racking issues as well as possibilities. So, what do we exactly mean by “mayhaps”? Is this word simply the plural noun …
The purpose of punctuation, from semicolons all the way up to em-dashes and apostrophes, is to make language clear. Yes, that’s true even if you’re stuck wondering the rules for commas in a phrase like most, if not all. Sometimes, though, punctuation starts to look strange. This is particularly true when you come across one …
“Cheugy” is a term that has captured the internet’s imagination, sparking discussions and debates on its origin and significance. Coined by Gaby Rasson, this word has journeyed from obscurity to a social media sensation, reflecting the ever-shifting landscape of pop culture. Let’s find out more about “cheugy” together, shall we? What is the meaning …
Learning the similarities and differences between and among certain English expressions can make communication more effective. Hence, it is a good thing that you are concerned with knowing how “be patient” is linguistically different and even the same as “have patience.” Our post today particularly covers this topic to make the English language less ambiguous, …