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Vocabulary

Breath vs. Breathe: What’s the Difference?

Breathe and breath are commonly confused even though they are two different parts of speech. Breathe is a verb, and breath is a noun. Breathe means inhaling and exhaling. Breath refers to either a full cycle of breathing or the actual air that is inhaled and exhaled. To make it more confusing, both breathe and breath can be used in… continue reading

Vocabulary

Beside or Besides? Which to use?

Beside and besides sound very similar, but they have different definitions. It’s important to learn how to use them properly. Beside vs. Besides When you use beside, without the s, you are telling the location of something. Besides, however, means “as well,” “in addition to,”… continue reading

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Expressions and Phrases

What Does “Beck and Call” Mean?

“Beck and Call” is the proper spelling of the expression and is used to describe situations where one person does whatever is asked of them by another. “Beckon Call” and “Bacon Call” are errors most likely caused by mishearing the proper expression. Have you ever… continue reading

Expressions and Phrases

Using The Phrase “For All Intents and Purposes”

The common phrase “For all intents and purposes” is defined as “in effect.” Try not to confuse this expression with “for all intensive purposes”, a result of common mishearing or misinterpretation If you conduct business, you have most likely come across the phrase “for all… continue reading

Expressions and Phrases

Ace in the Hole – Meaning and Use

The phrase ace in the hole means a resource that is held in reserve until it can be used for an advantage. This idiom refers to a play in stud poker. In this game, a “hole card” refers to a car that is held or… continue reading

Expressions and Phrases

Is it “I Couldn’t Care Less” or “I Could Care Less”?

What does “I couldn’t care less” mean, and which is correct, couldn’t or could? If you’ve said that you couldn’t care less about something, it means that you are not concerned about it at all; it does not matter to you. Example James says he… continue reading

Expressions and Phrases

What Does It Mean To Be A “Chip Off The Old Block”?

A Chip Off the Old Block Means: A child who closely resembles a parent, in either physical or mental characteristics. The expression refers to anyone who either physically resembles one or both parents, or has personality traits. This turn of phrase is most commonly used… continue reading

Expressions and Phrases

“A Bone To Pick” – What does it mean?

The definition of ” A Bone to Pick” is a problem or an issue to be discussed. Origin of Bone to Pick Pick has several meanings. One of these is to pull at something repeatedly. This is the sense of the word in this idiom.… continue reading

Grammar and Usage

Never Confuse Than and Then Again

Have you ever met two people who share many of the same features? They can be hard to tell apart at first glance! But one way to learn the differences between them is simply to get to know them better; even identical twins have unique… continue reading

Is It “Bare With Me” or “Bear With Me”?

Here’s one question you really need to answer correctly: Is it “bare with me” or “bear with me?” Choose wisely. Otherwise, your email to a coworker saying, “bare with me,” could inadvertently be inviting them to shed their clothes alongside you. Yikes! The correct answer… continue reading

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