Philip, Thanks. What is the common expression in American English? I thought I answered that in my previous answer. Is there something I could explain better?

doesn't live up to one's potential ?

Hi A few days ago I was reading an article on the internet (I can't find it now) and a nice expression caugt my eye. It was used at the end of the sentence to mean that: someone has an ability/talent but s/he does not use it.

Hi, I know prepone has been suggested in some places. However it seems it lacks acceptance. More commonly the phrase "to bring sth forward" is used. HTH Pelle. I agree. Expressions come and go, and it is rarely good practice to adopt and use

1) Does this expression exist or should I leave distribution and logistics out? 2) Have I used prepositions correctly with the temperature regimes expression? Here is the context: Within our production plant there is a logistics and distribution

I hear these expressions quite often but they are not clear to me. What is the difference between 'up the street ' and 'down the street'? when to use them? 1. Fregley is a weird kid who lives up the street . When the street is

As far as I know, there is no universal definition of these terms. They are based upon what you personally consider to be "down" and "up." So either expression is correct. We often think of someone living "down the

Hi, I hear these expressions quite often but they are not clear to me. What is the difference between 'up the street ' and 'down the street'? when to use them? 1. Fregley is a weird kid who lives up the street . Thanks, MG.

Philip, Thanks. What is the common expression in American English?

Thank you Mister Micawber. We have an expression in our language mixed merchandise shop literally translated, and that is what I'm looking for here.