By Adverbs, Idioms

If you take the point of view that perfect is an 'absolute' (non-gradable) adjective, an adjective of which there can be no degrees -- a point of view being disputed in this thread, but for the sake of argument, let's say we take this viewpoint -- then more perfect is impossible...

Hi, CalifJim.Why do you assume if it's "truly" an ill wind? Did this idiom stem from another one? I mena, if you add that adverb there, it makes sense. Otherwise, if I just take the saying as it is, I interpret it as "an ill wind will not blow anybody any good",...

The prepositions are both fine and natural, but in AmE we'd add a third, so to speak. We use the expression (idiom) "line up" to form a line. I guess BrE is "que." I don't know if it can stand alone, or if it's "que up," or if I'm spelling it...

. CJ

Hi,In #1 "here" is a kind of idiom. It's used to introduce something, draw attention, etc.In #2 "here" is an adverb of place. It tells you "where" something is.

Hi Vu,I do not use the adverb to start a sentence; and I don't remember seeing its use in that position either. Occasionally, I have seen people start a sentence using the idiom. Here is an example pattern and you can find more on the Internet:STT designs and manufactures highly specialized...

Hi Vu,They are the same. Particularly is an adverb; in particular is an idiom.Best,Hoa Thai

Sorry; I misspoke in my earlier post. Take care of is not a phrasal verb, it is just a verb phrase, a verbal idiom.Phrasal verbs consist of a verb + particle (adverb, preposition) which behave as a syntactic unitMake up (= invent) is a phrasal verb, and cannot take an internal adverb: Make up...