For long adjectives, both in comparative and superlative forms, we can convey the opposites of MORE THAN and THE MOST with LESS THAN and THE LEAST, respectively. Now, what about the short adjectives? How are we supposed to convey the same for the

Hi, CalifJim. Why do you assume if it's "truly" an ill wind? Did this idiom stem from another one? I mena, if you add that adverb there, it makes sense. Otherwise, if I just take the saying as it is, I interpret it as "an ill

It's an ill wind (that blows nobody any good): something that you say which means most bad things that happen have a good result for someone. That's the explanation to this old saying. My question is how do they reach to the "have a

Call someone out on something : I've seen many people use this phrasal verb which I can't find in the dictionary. What's the exact meaning? I'd bet it means something like pointing out somebody's mistakes. Not sure, though.

Let's see if I got this right... NEITHER is used when there are two options and NONE for more than two? Is this right?

Which one is correct? 1- James's not coming tonight. 2- James' not coming tonight. Or should we avoid the contraction here?

Hi there. I'm looking for a complete online site filled with vocabulary on "ways of" (ways of speaking, walking, etc). I didn't have any luck with my search. Maybe some could point me in the right direction. Thanks a bunch.

Much appreciated.

Sorry but I had to put all these three in one thread. Is there a difference in meaning in each of the pairs? 1) To shoot AT somebody VS. To shoot somebody 2) To type something VS. To type out something 3) To spell something VS. To

Yea, that makes sense now. But how come I couldn't find that meaning in any dictionary?