"A lot of ideas" is or are? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Mar 24, 2012 · To clarify this (correct) answer, "a lot of ideas" is actually a combined noun with two elements. Depending on the emphasis of the verb, you can direct the meaning toward "a …
Why is "idea" sometimes pronounced as "idear"?
Jul 3, 2011 · I know that idea is pronounced as /aɪˈdiə/, but I've meet several people in real life who put an 'r' at the end of the word. How come?
What does 'abstract ideas' mean? [closed] - English Language
In the sentence for example: This book would also interest intelligent students with a taste for abstract ideas and theoretical arguments. What does the phrase "abstract ideas" mean? I …
"Get an idea on/of something" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 18, 2013 · In general, is it better to say get an idea on or get an idea of something? Here are some examples: In order to get an idea on how to build this house... In order to get an idea of …
a better way to express "an idea/thought suddenly came to me"
Dec 12, 2013 · What are some grandiloquent, or simply better, ways of expressing "an idea/thought suddenly came to me", or "an idea/thought struck me", or "I was struck by an …
etymology - How did spitballing originate - English Language
Apr 6, 2017 · I find the word 'spitballing' very interesting. I am curious to know how this word originated. What is the logic behind the use of this word to mean "tossing around ideas?" …
What is a term or expression for a very imaginative person?
Someone who has a lot of ideas and different (efficient/productive) approaches in dealing with various situations. Someone who always comes up with some/another different, unexpected …
A word for someone who loves searching, learning new things?
Aug 14, 2014 · I'm looking for a suitable word or expression, for someone who really loves to learn, search and read about new things (Technologies, science, economics, politics..), so that …
"Any ideas are appreciated" or "Any ideas would be appreciated"?
Why not just say "I would appreciate any ideas?" This article and others make a good case for using the active voice. The reason for saying "would be appreciated" as opposed to "are …
"Ideas on" vs. "ideas for" - English Language & Usage Stack …
In the same way, using "for" in ideas on improving the team means you support improving the team while using "on" doesn't necessarily mean so. It's all connotation and subconscious …