doesn’t have to be ““If it had not been for” have to is such a strong expression! No. Actually, it doesn't absolutely have to be If it had not been for . The substitute clause If it weren't for is often used instead, even though it's

The expression is also used in cases of imminent disaster: This is it, guys. The sherff is here to padlock the doors. We don't have enough fuel to reach the runway. I'm afraid this is it.

"Slump" is a verb, and it's past participle may serve as an adjective. In your example it's an adjective. But since it's derived from a verb, we can use adverbial expressions to modify it. "Over his desk" is a

Another expression using the thumb with an unpleasant meaning is when you say someone "thumbs his nose at" you ... It's quite an insulting gesture, so be careful about whom you thumb your nose at. Hi, It seems the bolded

Can we say What is love for you? meaning What does love mean to you? Edit. To me, the two expressions have quite different meanings. What, in your experience, constitutes love (as opposed to how you think others feel)? What pulls your chain?

Ooh, what's wrong, right clothes for inhibitions? / You couldn't afford the price of admission. Now the girl in this scene is wearing black body-fitting clothes. So is the guy telling her the clothes are not just for looking and she

to run someone over is a very ordinary and correct expression in English. As such, it is quite understandable that it is often used. CJ

Are those correct? Yes. Is it called "subjunctive"? Yes. Do we use only with some expressions and verbs? Yes. Can I say: She does not insist that he talk to her boss. Yes. CJ

It is recommended that she talk to her boss. The police officer demands that he open his suitcase. Are those correct? Is it called "subjunctive"? In what situation do we use it? Do we use only with some expressions and verbs

Does that mean that you can't use it when you are supposed to be using the past participle, or that you just use "used to" whether or not its in the past or past participle? Used to is used in the past tense only. For other tenses