A phrase is a group of words that make a unit of syntax with a single grammatical function.
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“Would have” and “would have no”
Could you describe about "would have ~ed & would have not ~ed".
I know "would" has the several meanings. But when I was talking with one of my friend who is a native speaker and in this following ...
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“Got Notifications” vs. “Received Notifications”
For some reason the phrase "Got Notifications" seems rough. "Received Notifications" sounds a bit more natural.
Is there something wrong with the phrase "Got Notifications"? Is there a principle ...
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What does 'What kind of mischief are you up to?' mean?
One of my US users asked the following questions when she got information about my resignation from my manager.
What is this rumor I hear? What kind of mischief are you up to?
I am not sure ...
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How do you express a natural habit of a species?
I am curious to know about the plural/singular form of addressing a species. For example, which expression is correct or more appropriate:
Lion does not eat wolf
Lions do not eat wolves
Or ...
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To Whom It May Concern, what's the best way to address a group?
I write emails to groups of individuals from time to time, and when I don't/can't address anyone in particular, I will begin the letter with
To Whom It May Concern,
Is this the best way to ...
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“Take you in the sky” vs. “bring you up to the sky” vs. “get you in the sky” — which one is correct?
If I have got a pilot licence, I will take you in the sky/bring you up to the sky/get you in the sky. Which one is correct?
