What does 'gotcha' mean? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 10, 2010 · Gotcha actually has several meanings. All of them can be derived from the phrase of which this is a phonetic spelling, namely " [I have] got you". Literally, from the sense of got = "caught, …
Is the word "psithurism" really used in English?
Jun 4, 2020 · The OED notes of psithurism, "Obsolete. Forms: α. psithurisma. β. psithurism. This word belongs in Frequency Band 1. Band 1 contains extremely rare words unlikely ever to appear in …
"Ongoing" or "on-going" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 19, 2011 · As per the title, is the proper usage "ongoing" or "on-going" when writing something such as ongoing research projects?
When to use "if possible" and "when possible" in a sentence?
Jan 7, 2021 · What is the difference between these two sentences? Choose tools that are listed in A if possible Choose tools that are listed in A when possible I want to know when to use if possible and …
Difference between “I will call you” and “I give you a call”?
Apr 15, 2014 · First of all, you can't say "I give you a call". I gather you meant "I will give you a call". As far as phone calls are concerned, there is little, if any, difference in meaning or register. However, the …
meaning - What is the difference between FYI and JFYI? - English ...
Sep 9, 2015 · What is the difference between these two acronims: FYI and JFYI. Can I interpret JFYI as "Only for your information", or should it be "Simply for your information"?
present perfect - Have lived vs. Have been living - English Language ...
Oct 6, 2012 · The present continuous tense is normally used to express an action that is temporary in nature. If you were to say: I'm living in a flat, some might interpret it as not being a long-term …
Difference between "This is" and "It is", "These are" and "They are"
Dec 5, 2016 · When I should use "It is" and when "This is"? For example when I show an apple to my son, how is better to say: It is an apple This is an apple What is the main difference between …
word choice - "Scheduled to" vs. "scheduled for" - English Language ...
Jan 26, 2013 · I suspect that this is the cause of the piece in question. The author had a choice between "scheduled for a confirmation" and "scheduled to appear at a confirmation" and between the two …
Why is "living room" two words, yet "bedroom" is one word?
Apr 2, 2018 · Is there an origin difference or English reason why "living room" is two words, but "bedroom" is only one?