The only time I'd expect to hear that construction in AmE would be for a calculated effect, never in conversation. Hi, Rick, didn't mean to sound huffy. We've had a few members who enjoy studying literature from past centuries, and

when they were discribing cars, they said: Cornering : does it hug the road or does it wallow about ? 1. Is wallow about an idiom? I can only find some reference in british style. 2. In this context, when discribing cars, what does

Great rant here: http://snipurl.com/sbhp8 From The TimesSeptember 30, 2009 A conversation with Gore Vidal unfolds at his pace. He answers questions imperiously, occasionally playfully, with a piercing, lethal dryness. He is 83 and in a wheelchair

Hi, Scholar A found a book which he couldn't understand, A conversation between A and B, B: But you didn't sell it (the book) A: No, I like a puzzle, as you know. SO does every scholar worth his salt. It's the reward of business, to

Hi, This is my first time writing a cover letter to a top management consulting firm. I want my cover letter to be perfect. Please take a look at it and give me some suggestions. Thanks in advance! Best, Nick -- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to

Learning how to communicate effectively on the telephone is of top priority for any student that is learning to speak English and is enrolled in an ESL program. You may want to communicate effectively with relatives, friends, or even for a job

Hello! Im new to this conversation but i am a dino enthusiast! my guess on the 'wintonensis' would be WINTON ensis. because Winton in Queensland was were Banjo was found. on the Australovenator, i would say it AUSTRAL venator...im not sure

Hi, (I'm not a teacher) hope it helps, good luck :) Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to apply for bachelor's degree in xxx and xxx. Currently I am studying xxx at xxx uni. Although it's the last year before I graduate I would like

Hello , there are numerous posts about how writing the letter I got mine just started and would really like if someone could check for grammar and give few advices what to add or take out. It's not done yet but here it is: My name is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_two_cents_(idiom) " My two cents " and its longer version " put my two cents in " is an American idiomatic expression, taken from the original British idiom expression: to put in " my two