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  1. "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 …

  2. 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?

  3. 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?" …

  4. "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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. vocabulary - Is there a word for a person with many creative ideas …

    Sep 22, 2015 · Is there a word in the English language that describes a personality type that has a creative mind and many ideas but for some reason (procrastinating, lack of energy or …

  7. 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 …

  8. "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 …

  9. What is the word for a person who never listens to other people's ...

    Jul 14, 2014 · There is one person I know who never accepts other people's opinions and ideas, even if those opinions and ideas are worthwhile. What single word might describe such an …

  10. What's it called when someone imposes his own beliefs and ideas …

    Dec 12, 2016 · There's a concept which I am not yet familiar with. When someone forces his own ideology, beliefs and thoughts on someone else and not allow them to think for themselves? …