In your everyday speech, you may give little thought to whether you’re using the word “onto” or the phrase “on to.” After all, they sound just the same when spoken. But what about when written? Does that tiny little space change the meaning between the word and the phrase? The word “onto” is correct as …
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Sometimes we have to say goodbye to people we know. Even though we do not want them to go, we wish them well. One of the ways we can let them know we hope they experience good things is to say “good luck and farewell.” It is correct to say “Good luck and farewell” to …
You may have seen the phrase “Lots of love” at the end of an email, in a greeting card, or even on a mug or t-shirt in a souvenir shop. What does this phrase mean, and when is it correct to use? It is correct to say “Lots of love” in informal writing to someone …
Asking someone for help or a favor can be intimidating. We may want to avoid troubling them or even be afraid of offending them. But sometimes, the need for assistance outweighs any hesitancy, and we simply must ask. So is it correct to ask if someone can please do something? It is correct to say …
Suppose you’re chatting with a friend. They’ve asked about the best part of your week, and you’ve just finished explaining the perfect morning you had last Wednesday. Now you want to know about the best part of their week. In this case, is it correct to ask, “How about you?” It is correct to ask …
Suppose you’re writing a report, and you’re suggesting some steps to take going forward. You have a long list of things people need to do, but one stands out. So you save it for the end of the list. Can you say “Most importantly” before that last list item? It is correct to say “most …