
Origin of the word "fou" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jul 14, 2018 · So, after all that, you (the OP) were inspired to ask this question by reading the Wiktionary entry? In the end then the question isn't really what 'fou' means in English, but how …
What is the meaning of “you bet!”? - English Language & Usage …
Mar 26, 2011 · Who is saying the first sentence, and who the saying "you bet". Is person 1 saying the first sentence and person 2 is saying "you bet" , or this is a one complete sentence up to …
What's the difference between "to and fro" and "back and forth"?
Jul 17, 2013 · In the example you cite, to and fro is essentially identical in meaning to back and forth. However, to and fro can also carry the less specific sense of ‘moving about in different …
punctuation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
How do you punctuate "So basically" when it appears at the beginning of the sentence? I see four possibilities: So, basically, we had to pay the fine. So basically we had to …
kinship terms - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 5, 2020 · This word would include me, my brothers and sister as well as my mother and father. It would not include my wife or kids. And as a bonus, is there a word for the group that …
What does the acronym CFNM stand for in sexuality?
I have heard the term "CFNM" being used in sexuality, does anybody know what the term means ? (Note: OP said "CNFM", but another user edited that to "CFNM".) Actually 'googling' didn't …
Number agreement when using “ (s)” for optional plural
I agree with Dave Nealon. The plural form covers the singular meaning because it's used as a class. For example, we say "one or more objects" to mean "one object or several objects". We …
phonetics - What is the difference between /a/ and /æ/? - English ...
Apr 14, 2020 · I don't quite understand the difference between /a/ and /æ/. Google gives the transcription for 'add' as /ad/, while Wiktionary returns /æd/. Are these sounds actually distinct …
"Wait on" vs "wait for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 7, 2011 · I've just heard your sister is waiting on you with the meaning of wait for (as in wait for the bus). Up to now I had only encountered wait on with the meaning of attend to / serve. Is …
List of expertise levels from beginner to expert [closed]
I would like to create a list of terms, from beginner to expert, using as many terms as possible which represent different levels of expertise. I have constructed by myself: Newbie Novice Rookie