colloquialism = a little, a bit

Ta.qUe.Ri.a wrote: . Management is something we sort of pick up as we go along. Sure there are a few good instinctive managers, but invariably we stumble along picking up the odd hint and clue here and there – it is a very hit and miss

Hi, Don't be a stranger!. I always hear it on TV but have no clue why one would say that to their friends.What does the expression mean? It means 'Don't act like a stranger, come and see me any time you want to'. It's a rather folksy

Googling the phrases, like PRIM AND PROPER , will provide you with both plentiful examples and further definitions.

Can u quote some example on how to use these words? thanks!

No. I do undertsnad the correct grammatical usage of the phrase 'get in' as in, as you said- 'get in the bus.' The expression 'get in!' I hear is used as slang, as a colloquialism, as a reply to something someone has said, or to something

Hi, When I was at school, one of the teachers used to say to the pupils " I want all of you children sat over here". Is this correct english? I always thought it should be "....sitting over here". We certainly say this. At first glance, it

Anonymous wrote: What's the difference between "to strip off " and to "strip of "? I've seen the both been used. For example: I stripped of all my clothes. I stripped off all my clothes. Are the both correct and is there any

Hi, Colloquialisms vary by country. I think some British persons might informally say 'It cost 200 pound' . However, I don't think a North American would ever say 'It cost 200 dollar '. He might, however, say 'This is a 200-dollar suit', using

You are right - it is emphasisng "not true" - and has the meaning : That is absolutely not true. It's a colloquialism. That's not so true has the meaning : That is somewhat false/incorrect