
word usage - Is "NG" (no good) correct english? - English …
2017年11月13日 · Living in a country with a lot of incorrect "english-like" expressions, I am in doubt. Is "NG" correct english? (meaning the opposite of "OK") If not, what is the opposite of …
slang - What is the meaning of the - English Language Learners …
You can probably find a definition for cya online. Here's Wiktionary's, for example: (Internet slang) Alternative spelling of see ya But gng might be harder to find. It's a simple non-standard …
phrase usage - How many meanings does "I am in" have? - English ...
I have heard the phrase ‘I am in’ or ‘I am absolutely in’ (and similar variations) several times. As I understand it, it means I agree with the idea and I will join you in your efforts. Recently...
What's the difference between shrewd, cunning and sly?
2014年4月13日 · "Shrewd" is not necessarily negative - to call a businessman shrewd is generally a compliment, meaning "taking advantage of hidden opportunities". "Cunning" is more …
How do you use "smooth sailing" idiomatically?
2019年8月14日 · Smooth is an adjective. Smoothly is the adverbial form. This should tell you that sailing is a noun, not a verb. Typically, we would not say, "I am smooth sailing." We might say, …
Stay well. Stay safe. (Meaning) - English Language Learners Stack …
"Stay well" means, "don't get sick". "Stay safe" means, "don't get into a dangerous situation. With the coronavirus panic going around, people are saying "Stay well" and/or "Stay safe" to mean, …
meaning in context - What does it mean "a while ago"? - English ...
2017年1月12日 · What does it mean "a while ago"? For how much time in the past it is said to be definite? I saw it in the context of a video on Youtube (0:36) Paraphrasing, the conversation …
word meaning - fit in vs fit into vs fit in with - English Language ...
2016年4月12日 · I looked up the dictionary but I can't see the differences in the meaning between "fit in" , "fit into" , and "fit in with". Are there used in different situations? Do they have different …
Difference between "I've" and "I have" - English Language Learners ...
2015年12月11日 · Is there any textual usage difference between words like " I've " and " I have ", or is it just an accent thing? e.g. I've finished my homework. I have finished my homework. It's …
"At" vs "by" in time-expressions - English Language Learners Stack …
2014年12月8日 · The use of by allows the person performing the task to complete it any time up until the specified time. The use of at specifies the exact and only time the task must be …