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  1. What is the origin/history of "you do you" (or "do you")?

    Apr 2, 2015 · Regarding its etymology, the author only asserts: "'Do you' certainly sallies forth from black vernacular, even if the nature of its mundane parts makes its origin Google-­proof," …

  2. “Do you have” vs “Have you got” - English Language & Usage ...

    Jan 18, 2013 · I found where you got the statistics: the Separated by a Common Language blog. And one reason for the discrepancy with Google Ngrams is that "do you have" is rapidly …

  3. Do you really answer "How do you do?" with "How do you do?"

    Mar 15, 2011 · You could also say it this way: "how do you do" back has been replaced with an equally meaningless reply. It is just an exterior change of convention; etiquette demands that …

  4. 15 Best Answers To “Why Do You Want To Work Here?” - JobHero

    Hiring managers want to know certain things about you: your skills and qualifications for a particular role, your experience and why you want to work for them. Read on to learn how to …

  5. meaning - How do you mean vs What do you mean? - English …

    Aug 28, 2015 · What do you mean? is commonly known and usually said when one does not comprehend what the other said. Basically it is asking for a repeat of the sentence in more …

  6. etymology - "Where do you get off...?" Origin - English Language ...

    And, Mr. Timber Owner and Lumber Manufacturer, where do you get off? You are now facing the absolute necessity of exerting your utmost efforts to restore the lumber industry to what it can …

  7. When quoting a quotation, how do you handle the double quotes?

    The following piece of the CMoS explains rather well how to use quotes within quotes and reading what the manual says I conclude that, generally speaking, your assumption is correct; so you …

  8. "Do you not" vs. "Don't you" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    I live in the UK and I mostly hear people saying Don't you..., but some people say: Do you not...? What is the difference and which one is more correct? You can put any example really. …

  9. Distinction: "What can I do you for?" vs. "What can I do for you?"

    There is also, the more pertinent definition of do you, which is what a swindler would think when tying to think how to trick you: "What can I do you for?" Where what they mean is "What can I …

  10. How do you like them apples? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jan 9, 2011 · 13 I'm pretty sure that the phrase, "how do you like them apples," does not appear in the Wizard of Oz. The apple tree says, "What do you think you're doing!" and "How would …