By Expressions, Negatives

Bitching – is a colloquial expression with a negative connotation. In a bulk sense, it means vocally express your dissatisfaction about something, either with reason or otherwise. When someone is “complaining” about something, there is usually a cause or reason which may or may not stand. ...

It's unclear what you want exceptions to.It would be much easier to come up with additions.ask, inquire, wonder, guess, know, learn, find out, decide, and any cases with the infinitive after the wh- word are typically the interrogative case. Also in this category are many negative...

Hi,But doesn't the use of a possessive adjective in these particular examples have the effect of emphasizing the negative quality perceived in the described person, object or situation... or am I imagining this? I realize the difference may be subtle... but if there is one, I'd like to...

MH, I've heard of your expression and I agree with that. Does 'a history' in contexts like this imply 'a conflict', meaning a negative connotation?

The network received tons of negative as well as positive feedback even before the debut. "Tons of" is a very informal expression that might be just a tad too casual here. The problem is I don't know a good substitute for it :( Any suggestions? "a great deal of" or...

CBS is airing a new series called Swing Town Swingtown. I'm not familiar with this show myself, but on the CBS website it's called "Swingtown". I'd probably put "Swingtown" in italics, or quotes, but this is really a style thing. Good Point As the name implies,...

CBS is airing a new series called Swing Town Swingtown. I'm not familiar with this show myself, but on the CBS website it's called "Swingtown". I'd probably put "Swingtown" in italics, or quotes, but this is really a style thing. As the name implies, the show is...

Hi - Got as far as I could with this - but only done very quickly - hope it's of some help

I. Cause/Effect essay Topic: Write an essay about how the internet affects the way people communicate with each otherInternet, in this high-tech era, has become more popular with people of all ages. It provides the whole community with a huge amount of communication as well as a great means of...

"Them apples" refers to "the information which was just revealed." It's an expression of wonderment. You can say it to everyone or anyone or yourself. You're alone. You just saw two airplanes colide in midair. "Wow!" / "How about them...