"whoever you are" ? It can be used in the same sense as the above expressions, but it is also frequently used in connection with a simple greeting. (The others are sometimes used in a confrontational way.) It would be helpful if we had a

Experts, When it's used as a greeting expression, what does "What's going down?" mean? Could it be some what similar to "What's happing?" or "How's everything?", "What's up?/What's

Generally, 'sport' is used simply as a friendly greeting. It seems to be an old and easily translated expression. In various translations of the Odyssey, Odysseus challenges the Phaetians in these words: "He spoke to the Phaeacians

Hi Anon Though you make a valid point, Clive's comment is equally valid. The expression "to whom it may concern" is sometimes used, but I agree with Clive that it is not used that often. In fact, I would advise against using it as a

Hi, They are okay, although expressions such as "a step higher" and "prosperity every year", are very unusual in English language New Year greetings, particularly since the phrases lack a verb..... Anyway.. 新年快乐!

Hi, One president of a nation met an ambassador of other nation who was invited to the nation, And the president said to the ambassador, "You're (very) welcome." Of course "welcome" has the meaning of "to receive

One president of a nation met an ambassador of other nation who was invited to the nation, And the president said to the ambassador, "You're (very) welcome." Of course "welcome" has the meaning of "to receive with a

Go here and listen to the song "Letters From Home": http://www.rhapsody.com/johnmichaelmontgomery After you finish crying, write a letter to a ... of you write great stories, and would probably create very entertaining letters that a

Nowadays I hear the expression "I'm good" used in conversation: (1) As a negative response to offers of service, typically at the table, such as "Can I get you anything?" or "Would you like another drink?" (2) As

Nowadays I hear the expression "I'm good" used in conversation: ... greeting. How old and how widespread are these usages? I first (2) in about 1989, out of the mouth of an American exchange student in France. A friend of ... an