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notion and poses
Hello! Is this sentence clear to you? It ''notion and poses'' should bear a sexual connotation... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 281 days ago
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"destined to be yours in your life"
Sometimes I hear people saying this: "what 's destined to be yours in your life will be... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Phuongninhbao 2 yr 281 days ago
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Guest or tenant?
While composing the text for online property rentals, I come across two words which can name... [More]
By Kedra    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 281 days ago
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persons/people 12
Hi, Could anyone explain to me the difference between persons and people? Under what situation... [More]
By Tiratum    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 281 days ago
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" unforgiving company of Sandhurst drill instructors" what...
Hi all a sentence from internet news website: "...these days Harry spends most of his time... [More]
By Lindasu    Latest post by nona the brit 2 yr 281 days ago
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delay
A security alert delayed a speech Prime Minister has given to business leaders about nuclear... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Vorpar 2 yr 281 days ago
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hang around
"moon about" /"hang around"/ "fool around" Question: I know the meaning of "hang around"... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Kejcam 2 yr 281 days ago
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keep my hand in
"Given these circumstances I was thrilled to have an opportunity to keep my handin science... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Kejcam 2 yr 281 days ago
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put or pour
Hello I found the following sentence in the recipe.#1 Put in some milk if you like. I wonder... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 282 days ago
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FLAW
Hello 'A flaw of mine is...' 'The flaw of mine is...' Which sentence is correct ?... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 282 days ago
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"lodging" or "dorm" 12
are they of the same meaning? [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 282 days ago
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Is double-booking the right word?
Is double-booking is the right word for explaining that the same room in hotel was reserved... [More]
By Kedra    Latest post by Kedra 2 yr 282 days ago
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a doctor
question: he is a Chinese doctor with PhD & MD ,he got his degree in the United states... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 282 days ago
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to hi-ride one's life?
What is the meaning of the verb "hiride" or "hi-ride" in this context: "I am hi-riding my life... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Phuongninhbao 2 yr 282 days ago
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alleged & purported, allegedly & purportedly
Are they synonyms? Could you give me examples? Thanks a lot. bmo [More]
By BMO    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 282 days ago
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before the bottom fell out
"I knew it was just a matter of time before the bottom fell out." What does this sentence... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Hly2004 2 yr 282 days ago
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bother
Hello! Can you please help me improve this sentence. Don't be offended by the contents because... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 282 days ago
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at present/currently
Are "at present" and "currently" of the same meaning? [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Hly2004 2 yr 282 days ago
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colon
My question has a concern with the usage of colon. I'd like to examplify it with the following... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Danyoo 2 yr 282 days ago
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more/something of a struggle
Would you please tell me the differences between the two phrases? 1) His weight problem has... [More]
By Glee    Latest post by Danyoo 2 yr 282 days ago
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acquainted/familiar
Hello! Help me choose a better word or phrase, please. I’m acquainted with/familiar with... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 283 days ago
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Sex and the City
Hello! I have several questions regarding this sentence: 1. Is consider here the best... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 283 days ago
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flirt on the verge of
Is the expression from the subject title OK in the context: The best for cohabitation might... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 283 days ago
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outside the marriage/aside
Hello! My question is: is this collocation OK: try sexuality; What about outside the marriage... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 283 days ago
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To hold one's own
Hi all, Can anyone help me with the exact meaning of the phrase 'to hold one's own'? It occurs... [More]
By Bibbles    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 283 days ago
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