Jul 1, 2024 · What is the origin of the phrase the beatings will continue until morale improves? There is a Metafilter and a Quora out on it, but they are inconclusive, and the phrase does not …

Jun 10, 2018 · Let normally occurs with a clause of some sort as complement, and passive is unlikely with a clausal object: Bill wants me to come to the party would be passivized to *For …

Aug 26, 2015 · "To see how something (someone) fares, or fairs". Which is the correct one to use in this expression? And what is the etymology, or history behind the expression?

May 15, 2014 · 4 Which of the following is grammatical? Can you please let me know by when you want it completed. Can you please let me know when you want it completed by. I am …

Mar 14, 2011 · Do you want the "correct" answer, or an interpretation of what the person meant? "Tabling" is improper to do via email, so this usage was very informal.

Sep 21, 2017 · My sentence goes like this: "Please let us know at soonest if you can help us." Is it correct? And, if yes, is "as soonest" a possible alternative? Thanks in advance.

I notice that "let alone" is used in sentences that have a comma. The structure of the sentence is what comes before the comma is some kind of negative statement. Right after the comma is …

Recently one of my friends told me that there is distinct difference between 'know of something' and 'know about something' expressions. 'know of' is used when you have personal …

Oct 2, 2010 · If someone says "shall we?", the usual response in my area of New England is actually "we shall" or just "let's".

What is the difference between Have a look and Take a look (meaning/connotations)? For example: Have a look at the question. Take a look at the question. For some reason I only …