I know "idiom" means "a group of words having unique meaning compared to the meaning of individual word in the group". Similarly, "phrasal verb" which is a combination of "verb + adverb or preposition or

Note the importance of the preposition here. -If you carry/hold a torch FOR someone, you have romantic feelings for that person. It's a fixed idiom - If you hold a torch TO someone, it sounds like you are trying to set that person on

I am about to leave. My question is: Is this sentence grammatically "correct" in terms of standard English? How can "about to leave" be analized analyzed? It's correct. about can be considered an adverb in this idiom. If

In terms of grammar, both work. But "key to success" is an idiom, and "key for success" is not.

Please give me your suggestion on how to master the usage of prepositions? Is there any book (US english) that would help me? I don't know of a specific book, but the problem may be more related to idioms than to prepositions. Even if you know

Hi 1. Going to the movies is an idiom so use it. 2. Sure, you can end a sentence with a preposition.

English is a difficult language to adopt as a second language for so many reasons. Your point about learning Japanese is irrelevant to this 'why English is difficult' conversation. In places like Canada, did you know the reason for having

If you use a search engine on ENGLISH IDIOMS , you will find many, many websites with idiom and expression lists.

Hi, could anyone please give a list of most commonly used phrases and idioms and their usage with an example. Many thanks - Raj

Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it