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“For what” vs. “what for” [closed]
Is there any difference in the meaning between for what and what for?
If they are different, could you explain to me both?
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1answer
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Positioning “only” in “I have worked with X” [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Correct position of “only”
Which of the following sentences are correct?
I have worked with only Mr. X.
I have worked only with Mr. X.
I have only worked with ...
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2answers
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“They all are fine” vs. “they are all fine” [closed]
The situation is that someone asks me how my family are; I then want to answer that they all are fine.
I want to know whether the sentences "They all are fine." and "They are all fine." have the ...
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what is the difference between “ forever and always” and “ always and forever”? [closed]
Is there actually a difference?
like, I will love you forever and I'll always be there?
and I'll always be there and love you for eternity?
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3answers
112 views
Difference between “advantages of a car lease” and “car lease advantages”
It is hard for foreigners to understand the meaning of different English sentence constructions.
Do the phrases below mean the same?
advantages of a car lease
car lease advantages
When do ...
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4answers
457 views
“Back up data” or “back data up”?
Which is correct?
To back up data.
To back data up.
The context is the following:
He was careful enough to perform tests and [back up data | back data up] to avoid any problems.
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1answer
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“Data source types” vs. “types of data sources”
Is there any difference in meaning between "Many different data source types" and "Many different types of data sources"?
I have no strong understanding on the use of "of".
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8answers
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Distinction: “What can I do you for?” vs. “What can I do for you?”
Usually, when being served the phrase "What can I do for you?" is used but sometimes I also hear "What can I do you for?" in quite the same context. So is there a difference or is it just a slip of ...
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3answers
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Which of these sentences is better?
The user is redirected to your web page after the click.
After the click, the user is redirected to your web page.
Which kind of sentence should be used, the first, the second, or neither?
