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This tag is for questions about how to use a particular phrase. If your question is a request for a phrase to use, you should use the "phrase-request" tag.
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What are the differences between 'bear the blame' and 'take responsibility'?
The driver must bear a large portion of the blame for the accident.
The driver must take a large portion of responsibility for the accident.
Which sentence is correct and what are the differ …
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What is the usage of "How serious"?
How serious was the accident happened nearby yesterday?
Is the usage of "how serious" correct?
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What is the usage of "rating"?
For example, "How much" or "What" is your chess rating? Which one is correct? Also, can I say "You may improve your chess rating by winning games." or "You may lower your chess rating by losing games. …
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What is the difference between "bicyclist" and "cyclist"?
For example, if I was hit by a bicycle, should I tell the police a "cyclist" or "bicyclist" hit me. If either one, which one is more common in AmE?
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What are the usages of "reflect" and "reflection"?
1) He needs a reflection of himself.
2) He needs to reflect on himself.
Are they both correct? If so, which one is more common in colloquial AmE?
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What is the usage of 'half-way' and 'underway'?
How have you done with your project?
1) I have done half-way.
2) I am half-way.
3) It is underway.
Are these three answers all correct?
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What is difference between "loosen" and "unscrew" for lid/cap?
For example, could you help me "loosen" or "unscrew" this lid/cap? Which one is correct and more common?
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What is the usage of "leaking"?
For example, "The faucet is leaking water." Is the word "water" using with leaking here okay or redundant ?
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What is the difference between "wear out" and "be worn out"
For example,
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My shoes wore out.
My shoes have been worn out.
Are they both correct? If so, what is the difference and which one is more common?
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My patience began to wear out.
My patience beg …
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What is most common name of pants used for exercise?
Among 'athletic pants', 'sport pants', 'workout pants', which is the most common name used in AmE?
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