What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st …
“It was great seeing you.” “You too.” Why not “Me too”?
Oct 16, 2011 · When someone says "it was great seeing you," people often respond, "it was great seeing you too." This can be …
"Catch" vs "Take" a Bus/Train - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jan 5, 2012 · Could anyone help me with finding the difference between saying "catch a bus/train/etc" and "take a train/bus/etc"? I'm …
Is there a difference between "holiday" and "vacation"?
Jun 23, 2011 · In the UK "going on holiday" means taking time off, which is what Americans call "going on vacation". An actual …
Is "believe you me" proper English?
Jun 5, 2012 · I understand the phrase "believe you me" to be an emphatic version of "believe me" but how did it come to be? Is it a …
Which is correct, "voicemail box" or "voice mailbox"
Dec 8, 2015 · At work, I commonly type "voicemail box" and "voice mailbox" interchangeably so I'm wrong only half the time. Which …
Which is correct use of the apostophe in minutes?
Oct 15, 2015 · You can use the apostrophe immediately after the s of minutes but need not add an extra s. That would be incorrect. …
Which is correct: "this people" or "these people"?
Nov 18, 2010 · This people or these people? Different sources suggest different ways. What's the right way and why?
When do we use "arrive at" versus "arrive in"?
Apr 12, 2011 · Arrive carries 3 prepositions: in, on, or at. He arrived in New York. He arrived at the station. He arrived on the scene …
Where does the phrase "get crackin'" come from?
May 7, 2011 · Dictionary coverage of 'get cracking' J.E. Lighter, Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang (1994) …