Dec 13, 2021 · ”Slamming open the door”. In British English, does the phrase denote a flung open door that slams into something? Or, does the phrase’s meaning stretch to violently opened doors in general?

Mar 1, 2019 · The second one is correct. In The quest opens up doors. the verb opens up agrees in person and number with the subject quest. The sentence doesn't require are if both the prepositional …

Sep 17, 2014 · Until x means that the change occurs on/at x: I am here until Friday. | From Friday I will not be here. or I am playing football until 7pm. | At 7pm I finish playing football. or The store is closed …

Jan 13, 2016 · What are differences between the following sentences? The package has already been received. The package was already received.

Jun 26, 2024 · Because it had already happened in their own great Jesus story written by Arrius Piso! Note: This joke is well known within the inner circle, and is the source for the saying; "The third time …

Feb 1, 2011 · Avoid “LEGO” in internet addresses and add disclaimers on fan sites. The company repeats the “always an adjective, never a noun” formula in its own media (e.g., a spoken legal notice …

Jun 20, 2020 · There is an expression I have heard used many times in conversational U.S. English but cannot recall ever seeing in writing: day of as an adverb, omitting the object of the preposition. …

Jun 3, 2015 · The shop doesn't open in Wednesday, but it can open in a specific month (it opens in March) or year (it opened in 2012). For days we use on.

Mar 1, 2012 · Whenever a Starbucks opens, or a chain store, or another real estate broker, you hear the refrain: there goes the neighborhood. A culturally vital neighborhood is a neighborhood where a lot of …

Dec 7, 2010 · In the literal sense, this refers to something becoming untied, unwrapped, unfastened, etc. For example: Be careful with that gift. If it comes undone, they'll be able to see what is inside. In the …