By Expressions, 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...

In my opinion, it's correct grammatically and logically, but leaves us confused, as we feel you must intend the opposite of what we normally take these expressions to mean. (I'd say they're akin to idioms.) - A.

The idiom that I'm familiar with is "staying the course". This means "continuing with something through to the end, even though it may be arduous". This expression could well be appropriate in this sentence, but one would need to know the full context to be completely...

Hello Mr Wordy,Thank you for your reply! It is from a Chinese-based English learning webpage which states the phrase is an English idiom but I can not find its other application via google search. As to quote, I refer to whether there's a function for quoting the context which I offer along...

I've never heard this expression. Do you have a source for it? Did it come from a native speaker? To me it sounds like an idiom that's been translated literally from another language, and means nothing in English. (To quote the message you're replying to, click on the...

Hi Vincent, The idiom is "to kick the habit. If you include (out) then the expression is no longer recognizable as the idiom "to make yourself free of " the habit.With the expression, "kick out," the object is usually placed between the two words: "I'd love...

I feel the same. But what's the object? I'm inclined to treat is as an idiom which defies analysis. (Intransitive would be, "the door suddenly opened.")Edit.Come on, open the door.No.Open up!No.Just open a crack.Okay, I'll open a crack.(Could this be eliptical? i.e.,...

Many thanks khoff for your note...that's interesting..... ...:-)..We've very similar expression in my country for it...We say: "Did you get up with your left foot today?" thanks again. Greetings to Colorado! Best Regards

I wouldn't use it as an excuse for not going to a party, but more likely as an excuse for getting impatient, annoyed, or mad at someone inappropriately. It's more like being in a bad mood. "Sorry I snapped at you -- I'm really just out of sorts today. Forgive me?" Or...

The Chinese government has laid out a plan to transform selected cities into eco cities. The reporter at the scene said "How will this piece of land look when construction is set and done"I searched for the phrase set and done which I thought was an idiom but didn't find a...