Our economy is heading into a tailspin. If we do not stop it now, it'll be too late. Think of it this way, when our economy is shrinking, the amount of taxes the government gets also shrinks. What that means is as the economy continues to go

I saw a report of Saddam's yatch on news yesterday. IS the above correct? What's the natural way of saying it? Thanks.

The site is not good at aligning dashes for some reason. I happened to me a few days ago. But I think I get the idea though I'm interested in knowing the pitch. Don't worry about it since it's quite unlikely to fix the problem. Thanks,

not an "absolute" use of implement . You caught the mistake with your example I'm doing Sorry, I don't quite get it, CJ. Are you saying "I'm doing" is not a right usage just like "I'm implementing"? I

I understand I'm eating but not I'm implementing ! I think I see your point. It's not intransitive. How about the following? CJ, Do you understand "I'm doing"?

You highlighted in red the two items that I deliberately inserted to see how poor they are. I know on the bus can mean the view inside the bus but I believe it can take another meaning -me on the bus) So it's considered ambiguous. Would a

CJ, sorry if this question results in the same answer. I don't feel convinced about the difference. Could you explain why you prefer greasy over oily in this context?

It seems like I'm the only loyal member. I think I have trust issues. I have developed trust with the experts on this forum and find it comfortable here.

you're cutting in and out I have been looking for this expression for two years!!! By the way, can I say "you're breaking out"? What does it mean?

HAHA... I didn't know he participated in another forum! Does he think there aren't enough questions here to keep him busy? I must join forces with Vincent to come up with more questions. By the way, would you say "only he knows how to