Could someone help me with this? 1 I restored factory setting so the computer is the same as when it came out of the store. This is okay, but "settings" is more common. 2 Every woman has occasion when she wants to look her best. Use

Hi, I wouldn't call it vulgar. It may or may not be offensive or serious, depending on the context and on the results of the 'setting up'. eg the result is that you go to jail. eg the result is that you lose your job. eg

The usual expression is "the sands of time." If you really mean "the quicksands of time" it might have been some kind of joke or play on words. Here is the meaning of "the sands of time": The sands of time is an

I think we should keep the discussion in the context of "english as a second language". I think idioms can be very difficult for the individual whose native tongue is not English. It can be very difficult to teach the meaning of these

Sorry, but I'm so serious. I appreciate that. I neglected to explain that the time factor is not part of the structure of the expressions. It's part of the collocations. When I said "people understand it to mean 'at the same

"I got it." can be OK to say to a boss, depending on the tone of voice. It means "I understood you perfectly." If you say it with enthusiasm, then it can mean that "I understand what you want me to do, and will start

1) A lot of trouble are waiting for us down the road. Beware of subject verb agreeent. 'A lot of troubles are'...or 'A lot of trouble is'... Although this is not incorrect, I wouldn't say it. I might say, "This will cause

Marine grade plywood is a typical designation, using waterproof glue, etc. - top of the line. Not knowing what the prior context is, I'd assume "teeth" is off the wall - something he thought of after a pause, as a joke. That is,

Hi, If "good service" costs 100, how much does "poor service" cost? ( I'm making a joke ,because 'good service' seems like an odd phrase in such a context. ) Best wishes, Clive

Without knowing any of the context, I think she's just joking with him, kind of like saying "ha ha, very funny", but working in the idea that the bullet inspired his wit. I presume, again without knowing any of the context, that