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Accidents happen all of the time, no matter how hard we try to avoid them. You may be aware of two different phrases when accidents inevitably occur: “by accident” and “on accident.” Still, which one is correct?  The correct adverbial phrase to use when explaining how an accident happened is “by accident.” While you may …

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There are many words in English where we hear two similar versions and wonder which one to choose. Consider the case of “afterward” vs. “afterwards”? These adverbs are confusing because you may see both versions in use and wonder whether there’s a difference.  British English favors “afterwards” more while“afterward” is more common in American English, …

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Language is a key component of good manners. For example, when you are thanking someone for something, you want to know that you are choosing the right words. So is “Thanks for the invite” grammatically correct, and when should we use it if so? It is correct to say “Thanks for the invite” and appropriate …

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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 …

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Perhaps you have been sick and missed work for several days. A friend calls you to ask how you are doing and if they can bring you anything you need. Is it correct for you to say, “Thanks for checking on me”? “Thanks for checking on me” is an appropriate expression of gratitude when responding …

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At certain times or events, you may have heard the phrase, “Many happy returns of the day!” and wondered what it meant. However, the unconventional phrasing may lead you to ask, “Is it correct to say, ‘Many Happy Returns of the Day’?” As an expression, it is perfectly correct to use “many happy returns of …

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