English has many idiomatic expressions that native speakers use without thinking about it. Although overuse of any idiom is frustrating, misusing these phrases can be really cringey, so it’s important to have a thorough understanding of them. One phrase with a long history and a complicated set of meanings is “turn the other cheek.” …
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The topic today is related to the phrase “per usual,” a common expression used in “business talks.” Business communication is generally expected to be more formal and polite than casual conversations. As time went by, though, the need for convenience has also reformed the formalistic nature of business language, giving birth to some go-to expressions …
In this article, we will analyze when, if ever, it is grammatically correct to use a comma before country names. It can be tricky to introduce commas into a sentence following the appropriate sequence, especially in relation to addresses that include separate sections. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include …
These days, social media websites and apps are a dime a dozen. It seems like every year, an old social media platform fizzles out, but two more somehow manage pop up in its place. For this reason, the social media platforms that have withstood the test of time are exceptionally notable. When compared to the …
Life is full of challenges. You need to earn good grades to get into a quality school so that you can find a great job. To get that promotion, you must work hard to distinguish yourself from your colleagues. It’s not easy, but with hard work and determination, your efforts should pay off. Although you …
The hustles and bustles of everyday life are demanding enough to make us ignore some of the littlest things that actually matter. I’m referring to the speck-of-dust symbols in the world of writing, the commas. Let’s try to have a grasp of its appropriate usage before another minute sentence element, the Latin abbreviation “etc.” …
In this article, we will analyze whether or not it is appropriate to use a comma after “Congratulations”. A variety of common grammatical mistakes are made concerning this phrase; congratulatory phrases are probably the most misunderstood in regards to correct punctuation. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include congratulatory phrases …
What makes a word useful? Many people would say that a useful word is one that can be applied many different ways. This versatility would give great power to the person who uses it. Some people would say that a useful word allows a person to write and speak with efficiency. A word that definitely …
The Hollywood hit movie, Clueless, is probably responsible for introducing ‘as if’ as an idiom into the English vernacular. In the mid-1990s coming-of-age film, with a massive cult following, the main character uses the phrase, “Ugh! As if!” to indicate contempt, without regard for grammatical correctness. The phrase however entered into the pop culture of …