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Can I say "fingers" when referring to toes?

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What does "two-by-four" mean in this context?

answered Jul 20, 2017 at 12:33

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What is the logic behind "I am X years old"?

answered Jul 14, 2022 at 12:55

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Why the "soap" here is singular?

answered Aug 26, 2022 at 3:15

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Are some offensive words always masculine?

answered Jul 18, 2017 at 1:05

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Can I replace 'have not' or 'haven't' with 'ain't' in oral English?

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Why the use of "mystery" instead of "mysterious" in this case?

answered Dec 16, 2022 at 13:08

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Is the word "here" unnecessary in this sentence: "Hi, Bob the Canadian here"?

answered Sep 1, 2022 at 4:45

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Glass vs Cup - differences in usage

answered Jun 15, 2017 at 3:09

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Can the conjunction "while" always be replaced by "whereas"?

answered Oct 27 at 11:32

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Seemingly unnecessary verbs in comparisons: "He runs faster than Robert (does)"

answered Jun 28, 2017 at 3:24

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What is a definition for ‘third-party-curious’?

answered Oct 6, 2022 at 11:42

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Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Why 'for' here?

answered Jul 1, 2017 at 13:08

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What would you call someone who sneaks into and stays in places where they have to be signed up, e.g. classes/country clubs

answered Dec 12, 2017 at 12:28

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An expression for comparing things accurately in English

answered Jul 14, 2017 at 16:05

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the meaning of on-the-nose lines

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How should I read a sentence with multiple "to"s?

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Should convert 'k' and 't' sounds to 'g' and 'd' sounds when they follow 's' in a word for pronunciation?

answered Jun 1 at 17:16

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Is "different coloured socks" not correct?

answered Jun 1 at 3:56

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Is there any rule for shortening of names of people?

answered Jul 28, 2017 at 15:16

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Why does the dictionary use 'pertained' rather than 'pertains' in this sentence?

answered Sep 28, 2022 at 1:53

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Use of simple present and present continuous in subtitles for background sound

answered Jul 3 at 13:05

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Use of "have to" vs "am to"

answered Dec 25, 2017 at 14:57

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Why isn’t “the passengers were perished” correct?

answered Jul 26, 2021 at 13:16

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How does "safely" function in "...a daydream safely beyond human possibility"?

answered Jun 27 at 3:23

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What does "wtf" mean?

answered Aug 9, 2017 at 13:31

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They kill as many people as not: what words are omitted?

answered Jun 10, 2017 at 13:21

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Do these sentences mean the same: "He has been found not guilty" and "He has not been found guilty"

answered Mar 27, 2021 at 13:31

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meaning of 'pantry meal'

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Is it correct to say "I have to pick the spinach before cooking them" in this situation?

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Can I say "fingers" when referring to toes?

What does "two-by-four" mean in this context?

What is the logic behind "I am X years old"?

Why the "soap" here is singular?

Are some offensive words always masculine?

Can I replace 'have not' or 'haven't' with 'ain't' in oral English?

Why the use of "mystery" instead of "mysterious" in this case?

Is the word "here" unnecessary in this sentence: "Hi, Bob the Canadian here"?

Glass vs Cup - differences in usage

Can the conjunction "while" always be replaced by "whereas"?

Seemingly unnecessary verbs in comparisons: "He runs faster than Robert (does)"

What is a definition for ‘third-party-curious’?

Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Why 'for' here?

What would you call someone who sneaks into and stays in places where they have to be signed up, e.g. classes/country clubs

An expression for comparing things accurately in English

the meaning of on-the-nose lines

How should I read a sentence with multiple "to"s?

Should convert 'k' and 't' sounds to 'g' and 'd' sounds when they follow 's' in a word for pronunciation?

Is "different coloured socks" not correct?

Is there any rule for shortening of names of people?

Why does the dictionary use 'pertained' rather than 'pertains' in this sentence?

Use of simple present and present continuous in subtitles for background sound

Use of "have to" vs "am to"

Why isn’t “the passengers were perished” correct?

How does "safely" function in "...a daydream safely beyond human possibility"?

What does "wtf" mean?

They kill as many people as not: what words are omitted?

Do these sentences mean the same: "He has been found not guilty" and "He has not been found guilty"

meaning of 'pantry meal'

Is it correct to say "I have to pick the spinach before cooking them" in this situation?