translation - Is there a word for "antro" in English? - English ...
Feb 23, 2017 · I'm looking for a word equivalent to the Spanish word antro. Its definitions are "building frequented by delinquents and people of bad reputation" and "dirty dwelling of bad appearance". …
What is the plural form of "status"? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Aug 14, 2010 · What is the plural form of "status"? @bobobobo: Besides, there isn't a single word not ending in -ius whose plural ends in -ii (AFAIK). Something like statii could only be the plural of …
"one of ..." singular or plural? [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
Dec 12, 2015 · One of the former students. "One of" refers to a group. The group that follows is plural. "Students" is plural of "student." Consider the statement, "one of the team." A team is a group. It can …
Origin of "egg on my face" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 3, 2011 · Where does the phrase "egg on my face" come from, and what is its meaning?
present perfect - Have lived vs. Have been living - English Language ...
Oct 6, 2012 · The present continuous tense is normally used to express an action that is temporary in nature. If you were to say: I'm living in a flat, some might interpret it as not being a long-term …
Origin of Aussie Slang "Stack" and "Stacked it"
Jul 8, 2022 · The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English (edited by Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor) provides the first usage of the slang verb stack meaning 'to crash (a vehicle)' from 1971: …
What do you call a person who doesn't keep his word?
A liar if you want a simple term. If it is someone who regularly makes promises and doesn't live up to them they are a renegger. You may also see a moderately offensive (to some) term Indian Giver …
Opt into vs opt in to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 19, 2017 · On the site 'Writing Explained' it is recommended to use "in to" instead of "into" when "in" is part of a verb phrase. As such, I would conclude that the phrase "opt in to" would be preferred over ...
phrase meaning - “You are legend” or “You are a legend” Which one is ...
Nov 18, 2018 · Which of the above is correct or are they both correct? You are LEGEND my friend. You are 'a' LEGEND my friend. He is legend. He is 'a' legend.
Which is the correct spelling of mom/mum in the UK?
Jan 9, 2016 · People are saying that Mom is the correct spelling and that it's not American, while others are saying it's Mum and that Mom is American. So which is the correct spelling for the UK?