An idiom in language can be described as the way in which a particular phrase is used by a certain group of people or district, community, or class. In idiomatic speech and writing, the words and expressions themselves sometimes take on a specific meaning, which is not always clear to second-language speakers. For example, what …
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Both “a” and “an” are extremely common words in English that we use to modify nouns, functioning in a similar way to an adjective. The basic rule for using the articles “a” or “an” is that we use “a” before words beginning with a consonant and use “an” before words beginning with a vowel, so …
Familiarizing yourself with common English phrases helps your English sound more fluid, portraying your emotions or ideas more accurately. The phrase “as of now” is an example of one such common phrase. There are many other phrases and ways to express “as of now,” but what does it mean? “As of now” means from the …
If you have ever ordered anything online or have been expecting a delivery, you will probably be familiar with the term “business days.” Companies often used this phrase to indicate how long something, like a package, will take to get to you. Furthermore, “business days” are employed by government and law institutions as the accepted …
English is a beautiful language, filled with many quirks and eccentricities. Understanding the different rules and complexities increases the ability of the language and allows for more descriptive control. For instance, Which is correct — “in spite” or “inspite”? The correct expression is in spite, as inspite is not a real word. In spite of …
Human nature can be inspiring — how we can face immense hardships and still come out stronger. The phrase we’ll examine sums that up so well, and we use it most often to describe how people carry on through their struggles — or, to put it another way, despite them. “Despite of” is not considered …