How long does it take for me to get the mask? Your suggestion will certainly be understood but you should replace "does" with "will." Here are some alternatives. How long will it take for the mask to arrive. When can I expect

Hey, Madhulk. Are we on season eight of Smallville here? escape from the jaws of crouching tigers . Help her stay sane? There must be some missing context because the dialog means nothing to me as quoted.

It's correct but kind of unusual. I would refrain from using it in everyday situations.

Since you asked the question I assume you have a context in mind. Why not supply it?

A: Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in New York City . I find it more natural to say "the hippo races take place every..." or "the hippo races are held every..."

Both are correct but I wouldn't say they are always interchangeable.

Since when did he become a leader? Since when is he a leader? Since when did Mugabe become a good president? Since when is Mugabe a good president?

Some thoughts about your questions. I guess "the races" is best thought of as a competition involving animals or cars. A race involving people as competitors is normally called a "track meet." Still, given a specific context

If so, I mean if it is a phrasal verb, then, shouldn't it be expressed like this: "Made in Japan, Sold on in Britain"? No. Have you looked up "sold on"?

"At that time I thought I had replied to her.