We often notice the phrase “looking forward to working with you” in business-related discourses. But, what does it exactly mean? And, is it even grammatically correct? I’ve covered the subtleties behind this topic in detail, so keep scrolling down to understand more. Is the phrase “looking forward to working with you” grammatically correct? This …
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Ever since I can remember, homonyms have confused me. Now, if you don’t know what a homonym is, you don’t have to jump to another page to Google it. Simply put, two words are considered homonyms when they sound exactly the same but have different meanings. They might have the same or different spellings. My …
I’m a 90s child, and let me tell you this much. They were a fun time to be alive. Furbies were everywhere. Friends dominated the airwaves. Alanis Morissette kept screaming about ironic situations even though none of them were really ironic when you thought about them. (After all, what’s ironic about a traffic jam when …
A lot of the words we feature on the Linguaholic blog are relatively recent in origin, or have been popularized in part due to the Internet. Others are ancient, and have grown and changed with the English language for hundreds of years. The expression in this post is somewhere in the middle. Read on and …
Variety is the spice of life. Have you ever tried to read an article where the writer kept using the same word over and over and over again? It can be so mind-numbing that you just lose focus and drift off into subspace. This is why any writer worth their salt can say the same …
There are a lot of expressions in English that mean something different from what they appear to mean. You wouldn’t be able to look at the words and identify the meaning. Even in context, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out the exact meaning of many idioms. The good news about “tell-tale sign” is …
What does it mean when someone says “Oh My Lanta”? A manta is a type of fish or, in Spanish-speaking parts of the world, a type of woven wrap similar to a poncho. If you’re speaking casually, you might say “wanta” instead of “want to.” Andan “anta” is an architectural term referring to an …
Every time I analyze language, I am awestruck by the magnificent depth and breadth to be found on display. On the one hand, language has a fascinating history. Old cultures affect new ones, shaping their words and passing on countless expressions. As a mutt language, English is proof of how ancient cultures can influence how …
Hey, there! It’s so great to see you at Linguaholic! Thank you for taking a few clicks and scrolls to be on our humble page. You must have been wondering when to punctuate “hence” with an after-comma that’s why you’re here. Well, worry no more because we’ve got you covered. Hope this post helps you …