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I think the difference in meaning that they're highlighting relates to the words "immediately following", which means "immediately following in time, starting now". Here are a few points relating to this usage that immediately come to mind. I don't claim that this...

. CJ

Should I just accept the fact some uncountable nouns, especially those that have abstract meanings, do not go well or don't not fit with a verb showing possession such as 'have'? Yes, you probably should accept that. It's probably a lot easier to memorize idioms with have plus a noun than...

OK may be you got confused with "idiomatic expression". By idiomatic Expression I meant idiomatic usage. A week before I used to think that idioms and idiomatic expression both are one and the same but thanks to CJ who explained it to me. This is what he said; An idiom is a group of words which...

LearningNerd wrote: Let me know if you have any more questions. I enjoyed answering those because I'm going to get my driver's license soon, and I never realized how many specific expressions we use for driving! Thanks for the offer. There we go: 1. Expressions for "not stopping at the red...

Hi guys, Idioms are tricky. You often have to use the exact wording to avoid sounding odd or unintentionally funny. The idiom for this light-hearted expression is When I kick the bucket .. and not When I kick my bucket ... Best wishes, Clive

HSS wrote: If I knew what "passed for fair" and "which age turned more knowing and severe" mean, the fog would be gone. Is the "fair" part of the idiom "for fair" or is it that the "for" is part of the expression "passed for" and that the "fair" is a noun? Hello HSS I think "passed for fair" is...

Many thanks, K.O. If I knew what "passed for fair" and "which age turned more knowing and severe" mean, the fog would be gone. Is the "fair" part of the idiom "for fair" or is it that the "for" is part of the expression "passed for" and that the "fair" is a noun? Also, which age turned more...

Do you mean "(tigers) on the prowl?" (it can be anything on the prowl, the word tigers is not part of that expression). PROWL: To roam through stealthily, as in search of prey or plunder. IDIOM "on the prowl": Actively looking for something: salespeople on the prowl for better jobs.

Anthony, It's possible that your internet friend did not mean "I suppose ... should " in the way described here, but what I describe below is one of the most common uses of that expression. In my opinion, whoever said "reluctantly conclude" just about hit the nail on the head. I'd go a...