After World War II, tensions arose between two great world powers, the United States and the Soviet Union. While there was no direct conflict between the two, their rivalry affected the entire world during what we call the Cold War. What brought the Cold War to an end? The Cold War ended with the dissolution …
We have all kinds of experiences in life, whether positive or negative. When we have a negative experience, we might say we feel bad about that experience. But wait, is “feel bad” the correct way to express it? The correct phrase is “feel bad.” When we say “feel bad,” we mean we are experiencing negative …
There are many differences between American and British English. Normally, these differences are fun and easy to understand. Occasionally, however, a familiar word appears in an odd context to communicate a meaning you were not aware it could convey, and such is the case with “revise.” It is correct to say “revise” when communicating that …
Do you often use the idiomatic phrase “a little bit”? Or, do you avoid saying it because it seems redundant? It is acceptable to say “a little bit”, although both “little” and “bit” have similar meanings. For example, you can use the idiomatic phrase “a little bit” with uncountable nouns, such as rice, sugar, or …
Religious anthropologists have long attempted to trace religion back to its source. Due to the antiquity of Egyptian civilization, it is not uncommon for those dabbling in religious anthropology to wonder, “Is Egyptian religion the oldest?” Mesopotamian religion preceded that of ancient Egypt, though some claim that Egyptian animism is older. According to the biblical …
Whenever a person or team discusses a list of objectives to complete, particularly in the workplace, you may hear the term “actioned” enter the conversation. But is that word correct, and, if so, when is it proper to use it? The American English dictionaries do not formally recognize the verb “actioned,” but British English speakers …