By Expressions, Negatives

CBS is airing a new series called Swing Town Swingtown. I'm not familiar with this show myself, but on the CBS website it's called "Swingtown". I'd probably put "Swingtown" in italics, or quotes, but this is really a style thing. As the name implies, the show is...

Hi - Got as far as I could with this - but only done very quickly - hope it's of some help

I. Cause/Effect essay Topic: Write an essay about how the internet affects the way people communicate with each otherInternet, in this high-tech era, has become more popular with people of all ages. It provides the whole community with a huge amount of communication as well as a great means of...

"Them apples" refers to "the information which was just revealed." It's an expression of wonderment. You can say it to everyone or anyone or yourself. You're alone. You just saw two airplanes colide in midair. "Wow!" / "How about them...

a while is an indefinite period of time. It is usually equivalent to some time. It can be short or long; it is relative to the context in which it occurs. For example, the amount of time represented by while in I'll be in Europe for a while is greater than the amount of time represented...

Hi Anon, I'd say all three of the "introductory expressions" may be used to precede the expression of positive, sincere, or serious opinions. "As far as I'm concerned" means what it says - to the extent that I'm involved, or should be entitled to comment on...

Hi, Nothing could be further from the truth" becomesa popular expression. It's been a standard expression for a long time. What exactly does it mean It means that the thing you are talking about is as far away from the truth as it is possible to be. ie it's completely...

"Northing could be further from the truth" becomesa popular expression. What exactly does it mean and why is written in such a complicated manner (double negative)? Thanks. Armstrong

Words have many meanings and uses. For to doesn´t exist in English as one is trying to put a preposition in front of a infinitive verb.This is a very common translation error in Spanish.For- is used in questions about the purpose ,destination beneficiaries What is this for? I left for Mexico....

Words have many meanings and uses. (For to) doesn´t exist in English as one is trying to put a preposition in front of a infinitive verb.This is a very common translation error in Spanish.For- is used in questions and concerns the purpose ,destination and beneficiaries What is this for? I...