
meaning - What does "counter" refer to in "countersink"? - English ...
Oct 28, 2020 · The all important question is what counters what. I think 'counter' in both 'countersink' and 'counterbore' refers to the relation between primary (often cylindrical) hole …
What is the difference between 'share to' and 'share with'?
Jan 23, 2024 · Should I use 'share with' or 'share to' when I want to share a great page I've seen on a social networking site with a friend?
Phrase that means "too easy" with a negative connotation
Nov 4, 2024 · Is there an idiom in English that relays that an action is too easy in a negative light? Like, it is so easy that it is boring/uninteresting/not worth one's time to do it? I feel like I have …
Where did the term "OK/Okay" come from? - English Language
Aug 5, 2010 · I've heard lots of varying histories of the term "OK". Is there any evidence of the true origin of the term?
on route vs en route - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 16, 2016 · On route is a less common variant of the original expression en route: The French loan phrase en route, pronounced on root, means (1) on or along the way, or (2) on the road. It …
grammar - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 10, 2020 · Here's the sentence that I wrote. The instruction book is passed to her for her perusal. Is the sentence correct? Or should "is" replace by "has been"? …
Changes in English names of people
Jan 14, 2011 · Why is Robert called Bob and John called Jack sometimes? What is the history of or reason for this practice in changing the English names of people?
I feel poor vs poorly - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 22, 2019 · Can I say: "I feel poorly" or do I have to say: "I feel poor" for "I feel ill"? Or is it more correct to say:"I am poorly"?
What does you are getting reamed mean? [closed]
Apr 22, 2015 · ream transitive verb 1a : to widen the opening of (a hole) : countersink b (1) : to enlarge, shape, or smooth out (a hole) with a reamer (2) : to enlarge the bore of (something, …
What's the best way to use "either" on more than two options?
Then if the option is only two, should I still use "either ~ or", or remove the "either" in that case, too? Also, removing "either" on three or more case is still better than using it?