By Regards, Phrasal verbs

So, Clive, would it be possible to simpy say I'm dropping off ? I mean, to me, it sounds a bit odd... using this phrasal verb in the continuous form, but I assume it's allright anyway? I can't come up with any other context than for instance while chatting on the phone, or sending a...

Hi Stenka, I'd say none of these require(s) the "it." In 1 & 2 you must not use it. In 3 you may use it (it's optional.) What does Cambridge say about it? I need some sleep before commenting on your "phrasal verb" idea. Sorry. I don't have a set of...

As to this point, the whole article is kinda a metaphor; they're comparing plant husbandry with child education. Thanks and Regards! Maple

Bokeh wrote:Hi Hoa Thai,That ambiguity is pretty minor and it all depends on context. For example if the employee were explaining status to one of company B's employees there certainly would not be any confussion.To make the sentence clearer one could say: "I am an employee of 'company A' and am...

According to NTC's Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs, 'mention' only pairs with the prepositions 'to' and 'in'. Examples: "We mentioned you in regard to nominations for the congress." "Please mention it to your father." 'About' is not listed, and definitely sounds incorrect to my ear.

Hi all, I am hoping for some help, I have student that is now upper advanced i have taught as much as i can at an advanced level and now running short of things to teach, i have done everything from grammar to phrasal verbs to conditions to hard grammatical sentence structures using numerous...

I would use "regarding" or "in regard to" instead of "as regards." I'd like to hear from British English users as well as Americans from other regions to hear their opinion of "as regards." It sounds wrong to me, but it's probably just a regional thing. You can use idiomatic language in formal...

As regards computer games, I am very exacting.I am very exacting as regards computer games.What about those?Also I would like to know if the next statements are true."As regards" is an idiom. I don't believe it but I found this - http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/as+regardsYou can't use...

Hela wrote: Many thanks to both of you In sentence 3, is "knocked over" wrong then? I wouldn't use it, but ask Calif! Is there a nuance in French between "être capable de" et "pouvoir"? We mostly use "pouvoir" (note that the Belgians largely favour "savoir" in that sense! )....

Many thanks to both of you In sentence 3, is "knocked over" wrong then? Is there a nuance in French between "être capable de" et "pouvoir"? Kindest regards, Hela