
What accent is 'noice'? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 19, 2020 · From M-W - Where did noice come from? One of the many ways in which dialects of English differ around the world is in the pronunciation of vowels. In standard American and British …
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>One of the many ways in which dialects of English differ around the world is in the pronunciation of vowels. In standard American and British English, the long i vowel in words like shine, tide, or size is …
phrase requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 24, 2020 · What's that sound called which we make when we are irritated or disgusted, when we press both our lips together and make a sucking sound, with our teeth closed. It's similar to a kissing …
When does the word 'months' get an apostrophe? [duplicate]
Jul 10, 2020 · Is it '12 month's remuneration', '12 months' remuneration' or '12 months remuneration'? New Oxford Style Manual says it does not get an apostrophe is not used in 'adjectival constructions' …
vocabulary - What is the correct, formal and polite way to say "I'll ...
Mar 19, 2017 · Assume you had a plan with someone like a work travel or something and then that person write to you that there may be a better plan so for a while don't fix things for the previous plan …
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When you stick your tongue outside of your mouth and gently blow, it makes a common sound to indicate "whatever!" or "I don't like your answer/response" or "Yes, you are smarter than I am." What i...
I noticed vs I have noticed [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
Jun 29, 2015 · Is there a difference between I noticed and I have noticed? What is the correct use of each of these? Thanks
What's the meaning of "on notice" and "under advisement"?
Apr 12, 2011 · Let me answer your second question first take something under advisement reserve judgment while considering something. It's usually used by a judge when he announces he is going …
word choice - What types of sounds do cars make? - English Language ...
Mar 27, 2012 · Modern cars aren't supposed to make much noise at all. There's the comfort of travellers and the general public near the highway to consider, not to mention the fact that fuel economy …
"On short notice" vs "At short notice" - English Language & Usage …
Aug 31, 2011 · I have heard both, and probably use both myself undistinguishly. My usual sources conflict on that one, actually. The New Oxford American Dictionary, which is, well, American, says: at …