Throughout an average day, many instances can inspire you to express gratitude. But what is the best way to do so? It is grammatically correct to say “thanks a ton,” though it is less common than other expressions of gratitude, and many consider “thanks a ton” less formal as well. When we use the phrase …
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Offering thanks for favors, gifts, and general kindness is easy enough. But sometimes, a simple “thank you” seems insufficient. You may have heard “thanks a million!” but is it correct to use this phrase? The phrase “thanks a million” is correct in casual conversation. It means “thank you very much” and adds emphasis where a …
“The both of you” is a very common expression we use in English. Other similar phrases convey the same thing more concisely, but we might still hear others use “the both of you” often. It is technically acceptable to say “the both of you” in English, though it sometimes feels wordy to add the definite …
Losing a loved one is among the most challenging things anyone will ever have to experience. In some cultures, families pay tribute to their deceased loved ones by remembering them on their “death anniversary.” Still, when honoring the anniversary of someone’s death, is it correct to say, “death anniversary”? “Death anniversary” is not a common …
Some words in the English language sound archaic, overly formal, or like legalese and tend to confuse us regarding their usage. We wonder if we are using them correctly or if we need to use them in the first place. We might also wonder if we are spelling it right, so is it correct to …
Has anyone mastered the English language? It is difficult to answer the question as it would need us to define what mastery of a constantly evolving thing like language means. For example, when it comes to subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns, is it “anyone has” or “anyone have?” We use “anyone has” in conditional statements …