When we need to refer to a large number of countable things, we often use the word “many.” In some situations, we might want to emphasize the “many.” But, is it correct to say “very many”? It is correct to say “very many.” “Very” is an intensifier, and we use such words to add emphasis …
Vidya Tirupattur
Someone you know will take a challenging exam, and you want to wish them more than the best of luck. Or you just attended the most fantastic party and want to let the host know they did well. In these cases, can we use the phrase “very best”? Is “very best” grammatically correct? It is …
When we do something a lot over a period of time, we might wonder what to say when others ask us about what we were doing. Should we say we did this or that for a long time? Or is it correct to say “much of the time”? It is correct to say “much of …
People often find themselves waiting for something else. While waiting for that event or a later time, they occupy themselves by doing other things. So, what is the best way to discuss this or tell others what to do while they wait? Is it correct to say “in the meantime”? It is correct to say …
When we lend a helping hand to someone, we receive a genuine thank you from them. It is lovely to respond to their thanks with a phrase that lets them know we are happy to help them. So is it correct to say, “It’s my pleasure” in these scenarios? It is correct to say “It’s …
People always manage to surprise us, even those we know well. Then there are those who we know will continue to do amazing things. But, in all of these situations, no matter what people do to fill us with awe, surprise, or shock, we might just say, “You never cease to amaze me.” “You never …