What do you mean by 'idiomatic'? Are you saying that "Wow! She's too beautiful!" means 'not really beautiful'? I know for a fact that too means also 'very' in a formal register, for example: "Thank you,

I'm a native American speaker, and many people would find that saying quite odd. There is a saying that is similar though. Here's how I would say it. 1. I passed my driving test because I prepared all too well. Luck has nothing to do

1. I passed my driving test because I prepared all too well. Luck doesn't enter into it . 2. They are always asking me how studious a student should be to prepare for the finals, and I shrug my shoulders every time because in my book

Hi, Could you tell me if the following two sentences I just composed sound fine to a native speaker's ear? 1. I passed my driving test because I prepared all too well. Luck doesn't enter into it . 2. They are always asking me how

It depends on the situation. For example: "I didn't see her at the party ." Or: "I didn't see her yesterday ." This usage is for a specific time or place in the past. Or: "I haven't seen her in a week

Assurance is a rare but welcome attribute , especially in a college student.

Grammar books are simply not designed for writing papers. You are on the wrong track. If you do not like the Chicago manual, my lesser-known A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Kate Turabian) has plenty about

What is the best grammar book for a university student in Canada? I would like one that covers a wide range of examples and usages. A strong focus on punctuation would be very helpful since most of the time I have a question about the

Trying to describe a person who is easily offended by incorrect usage and is quick to point out mistakes...please don't say a High School English teacher, but you know the type. Also looking for something as simple as a person who is an expert

hi ashshamer. ı havent heard this word in this usage. ma y be u can say background u should say ' ı'd like to tell about my background.' or give some information or like that anyway ı m late for school now.:) ı have to go if ı find