your side of the pond? Which side of pond are talking about? I don't know which side you're on. If you mean in the States then no I wouldn't cringe at the use of "overbalance." Of course, the context will have some influence

Only if you are speaking of some contextual occasions on which you buy one magazine, as for train trips.

Thanks for posting that, dimsumexpress. It's very interesting. I'm pleased to see that most sources seem to be endorsing the use of "should" in this context in BrE -- good news for me, as I think that's the way I

Thanks for posting that, dimsumexpress. It's very interesting. I'm pleased to see that most sources seem to be endorsing the use of "should" in this context in BrE -- good news for me, as I think that's the way I most

I think it all depends on the context. I imagine it's possible under some specific circumstances to say that, for example : A: By the way, at the beginning of our conversation you said XY. What did you mean by that? B: Well, I meant .. In a

Magic, I would like to share this with you. This is how I feel about learnig the article usage. First and foremost, entrust your ears and eyes to the mainstream media that you have confidence in. By that, I mean CNBC, The

Yes, provided it's used in the right context. You could say this, for example, just as you return home from the exam. Could you explain to me what tense of that sentence. And what is the difference between "I've been to

I am a 40 year old Canadian. A native speaker, who is presently teaching English in Turkey. I have worked in many areas of profession and can tell you that how you speak, is directly related to the person you are speaking to, and in what context.

etired batsman Damien Martyn - one of the two Australian players sold at the third IPL auction - said it was his ex-teammate and Rajasthan Royals' captain Shane Warne who guided him in sending his entry for the auction. The 38-year-old Martyn,

2. There is another exercise. Similar to the one above. There's a picture. ... Answers from the key: the teacher, the board, What's the question? You gave answers, but no question. Hi The question was the