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mar 2 at 2:08

When to choose em dash over parenthesis for parenthetical phrases? — J.R. 33.9k23393

mar 2 at 1:58

Derogatory term for electronic device — coleopterist 20.3k33197

mar 2 at 0:48

Derogatory term for electronic device — Sarel Botha 43114

mar 1 at 22:03

Derogatory term for electronic device — Jim 2,754515

mar 1 at 20:48

Derogatory term for electronic device — choster 10.1k11840

mar 1 at 20:33

Is “Who is he?” ok when we don’t know the sex? — John M. Landsberg 3,220216

mar 1 at 20:17

First appearance of a ghost after a person's death — StoneyB 20.5k12568

mar 1 at 12:07

Like ambidextrous, but for a thing — Peter Shor 23k3285

mar 1 at 4:36

The difference between “take” and “last” — John Lawler 35.5k232101

mar 1 at 0:11

Meaning of “medicine bringeth double care when the malady is past cure” — Kristina Lopez 7,4081729

feb 28 at 13:20

What is the correct form of address for a police officer? — slim 6,3581130

feb 28 at 11:00

Term for “Free to play” Videogame that Isn't Free — Theo 1,4941726

feb 28 at 9:15

Is using passive voice “bad form”? — Thursagen 1450118

feb 28 at 7:10

Is “I am writing to inform you” awkward or outdated? — VonC 8,84333038

feb 28 at 4:20

Does English have words to describe the lowest rank member of society? — Brian Hooper 13.6k238101

feb 27 at 18:44

What's the opposite of “omniscient”? — coleopterist 20.3k33197

feb 27 at 18:39

A word to describe someone who has moved back to live in his/her home country? — tchrist 36.4k665140

feb 27 at 17:49

“When I am 18, I will…” or “When I will be 18, I will…” — tessie27 1712

feb 27 at 15:39

Does English have words to describe the lowest rank member of society? — tchrist 36.4k665140

feb 27 at 14:44

Does English have words to describe the lowest rank member of society? — Jez 5,79621858

feb 27 at 0:04

Languages understandable to English-speakers without learning — livresque 511117

feb 26 at 16:48

Word for people who buy things because they are more expensive/ for the brand — ThinkingStiff 561213

feb 26 at 15:33

Where does the term “tuck shop” come from? — Mr. Disappointment 3,5971827

feb 26 at 12:57

“Taste” is to “flavor” as “touch” and “sight” are to what? — John Lawler 35.5k232101

feb 26 at 6:17

Origin of “they don't know they're born”? — StoneyB 20.5k12568

feb 26 at 5:02

Why do programmers always use 'we' when really they mean 'me' or 'you'? — StoneyB 20.5k12568

feb 26 at 4:57

“-gram” vs. “-graph” — Robusto 82.5k12157315

feb 25 at 19:39

What word contains the most unique letters? — chaos 14k13062

feb 25 at 17:28

Meaning of “cry creek” and “cock of the game” — Matt Эллен 14.3k33483

feb 25 at 16:38

First appearance of a ghost after a person's death — J.R. 33.9k23393

feb 25 at 15:38

Is there a rule for the correct pronunciation of words starting with “ex”? — Peter Shor 23k3285

feb 25 at 15:38

Is there a rule for the correct pronunciation of words starting with “ex”? — Mr. Shiny and New 安宇 12.7k32067

feb 25 at 13:58

Is this an imperative sentence? — John Lawler 35.5k232101

feb 25 at 11:08

What tense is “If I were a bird, I could fly” — John Lawler 35.5k232101

feb 25 at 5:43

Is there a good substitute for the word “scarper” in American English? — Brian Hooper 13.6k238101

feb 25 at 2:48

Why is “a” necessary before “Mr. X” and “Mrs. Y”? — Barrie England 78.9k487169

feb 23 at 13:54

Punctuating question tags: A question mark is always required, isn't it. (Well, isn't it?) — Robusto 82.5k12157315

feb 23 at 3:10

More formal way of saying: “Sorry to bug you again about this, but …” — Rendall 21613

feb 22 at 15:15

Punctuating question tags: A question mark is always required, isn't it. (Well, isn't it?) — Sven Yargs 2,531211

feb 22 at 13:05

Indian legal documents — SF. 4,456926

feb 22 at 12:30

Does “the N-word” have implications other than a word used for racial discrimination? — Jon Hanna 12.4k2246

feb 22 at 10:15

What number bus is that? or What bus number is that? — TimLymington 16.6k22857

feb 21 at 16:51

What’s a funny word for someone who is frequently breaking things? — Marcus_33 4,110321

feb 21 at 8:44

I can run faster than _____. (1) him (2) he? — Kelly C Hess 3,683821

feb 21 at 8:09

Why is “a” used here: “When a Mr. Andrews, the butler…”? — Fraser Orr 6,274921

feb 21 at 8:09

In “Are you staff?” does “staff” need to be preceded with an article? — Ryan Bigg 21616

feb 21 at 4:39

Is it common for English people to say “crap” instead of “crab”? — Robusto 82.5k12157315

feb 20 at 21:44

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feb 20 at 2:38

Idiom/word/saying request: Accepting a situation out of desperation — coleopterist 20.3k33197

feb 19 at 19:43

What does the phrase “Lady-Macbethed” mean? — Jon Hanna 12.4k2246

feb 19 at 13:43

What is the difference between “complicated” and “complex”? — bye 6,4501829

feb 19 at 3:16

Is the usage of word, “Deck” as a package of paper limited to cards? — J.R. 33.9k23393

feb 18 at 22:06

What would you call her actions here? — Brian Nixon 2,383318

feb 18 at 15:46

Are there popular English sayings to express “Big fuss, tiny result”? — Tom Hughes 54228

feb 17 at 21:09

What's the difference between “sea port” and “maritime port”? — Jon Hanna 12.4k2246

feb 17 at 2:42

Idiom request: Putting too much effort, but the return is so low that it was not worth the effort — Lynn 8,56911544

feb 16 at 10:46

Why is there an “h” in “pulchritude”? — Jon Hanna 12.4k2246

feb 15 at 21:55

A word for this cramp-like sensation — coleopterist 20.3k33197

feb 15 at 20:05

“Congratulation” vs. “congratulations” — b.roth 11.5k33184

feb 15 at 18:35

What is the origin / reason for adding asterisks within swear words like f**k? — Hugo 30.8k455107

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