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Which is correct? “not to” or “to not” [duplicate]
I was writing a blog post just now and I couldn't help but hesitate at the following snippet: "...causing this to not work as expected"
And I couldn't decide if that's correct or if I should use ...
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What is the saying to express a certain situation? It is like, you will find nails everywhere when you have got a hammer [closed]
I am looking for a saying to express a situation that one is apt to apply anything instantly when it is at hand. I do not remember the saying. It seems to be that 'you will find nails everywhere when ...
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Expression for “someone who's clueless of their surroundings”?
What is an expression or saying you could use to describe someone that is totally clueless of their surroundings?
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“Strike gold” but without the implication of searching?
Whenever I hear the phrase I struck gold the fact the person had to have done a certain search is implied to me. Is this correct?
For example, if I say:
Janet loves sex so much! I've struck gold ...
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Why “Speak of the devil”?
Why is the expression "Speak of the devil" and not "Speaking of the devil"? For me, the -ing would make more sense because you're currently talking about someone, when he/she appears.
For example, if ...
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A saying indicating how some professionals don't apply their skills for themselves
Some made-up examples:
Architect's house is always crooked.
Mechanic's car is leaking
Chef's breakfast is as plain as boiled eggs
Is there an established saying for these situations?
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Meaning of a saying about the difference between L.A. and New York [closed]
What is the meaning of the following?
The difference between L.A. and New York is that in New York when you
get robbed, you see the gun...
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Below is a part of the original discussion:
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What is the meaning of “Set us up the [noun]”?
Why would someone frequently say "Someone set us up the (thing)" when referring to things done to or for them.
For example:
"Someone set us up the breakfast."
"Someone set us up the ...
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What is an expression for something you particularly like?
I'm not a native English speaker. I want to find the English equivalent of
ho un debole per le ragazze svedesi
that, in Italian, basically means "I particularly like Swedish girls." (It's just ...
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Do you have English counterpart to “To ask a question is a shame of a moment. Not to ask the question is a shame for whole life”?
I doubt whether my question is worth asking or being answered every time I’m posting a question, and ask myself, “Doesn’t it look too naive or primitive a
question?”
However, I keep posting questions ...
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Is it 'Close to the chest' or 'Close to the vest'?
Apologies if this is a duplicate, I am just curious.
Are they both valid? Which originated first?
