
Which one of “Andrey” or “Andrei” is the better romanization of …
Which of Andrey or Andrei is the preferred transliteration of the Russian name Андрей into the English alphabet? I checked Wikipedia, but it gives both variants.
"Check" or "check in on" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jan 4, 2022 · Dear Greybeard, one of the meanings "to check in" is the same as "to check", even though the words are separate their meaning might be the same (example from M-W above - …
Is there a word for permanent solution? - English Language
Jun 11, 2014 · I would prefer a positive connotation.Yes, solution. Anything else is a stop-gap, or a patch, or a temporary solution. The word solution only needs to be qualified to specify when …
go there vs go up there - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
What is the difference between 'go up there' and 'go there'? Examples: The boys want to go up there. He didn't want to go there. Are they interchangeable in the above examples?
How to indicate middle name is preferred name in professional …
Jul 11, 2020 · @Andrei The email signature must be set by your IT department then and the policy of determining the structure of it must have been set either by them or, more likely, by …
Do I refer to the previous month or to the last month?
Last month is normally used to refer to the month before the current month. Previous month is normally used to refer to the month before a month that is being spoken of. Thus you have …
Word for someone with suggestions but doesn't work themselves
Jul 4, 2019 · What is the word to describe someone who comes up with lots of ideas and suggestions (especially in team meetings), but when it comes down to implementing and …
his and her thing or things? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Oct 27, 2016 · If the "thing" is singular, then it belongs to both ("Frank and his sister's dad is cool"), if it's plural, they may each have part of them ("Frank and his friend's dads are friends"), …
meaning in context - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
You can read the chapter where the word was met. And I put a little extract below: To me the convalescent would it now be suffering and torment to believe in such phantoms: suffering …
american english - Why is "lucked out" such a good thing to be ...
Jan 23, 2011 · This still strikes me as odd, even after 12 years in the US. Being out of luck is a bad thing, but lucked out is a good thing, e.g. we 'lucked out' and were able to get two extra …