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This tag is for questions about expressions. Expressions are words or phrases used to convey an idea, or else a particular term used conventionally to express something. Consider phrase-requests and expression-requests if you are looking for an expression, phrase-meaning if you are unsure about the usage of a given phrase.
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Which is correct "Don’t make noise" vs "Don’t make a noise"
In my experience, a more common usage would be, "Don't make any noise. The students are taking their exams."
"A" noise would be used in a more "firm" way, as in "If you make a single noise, I will s …
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not enough that I thought I should be(to express quantity)
Q: Do you exercise?
A: Not as much as I should
Explanation: I don't have a formal explanation, however this is the briefest way in my view to indicate that you should be exercising more than you are …
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"On the one after," vs "on the one that followed."
My brother's exams end next week, so we decided to take the trip the week after.
Reasoning: You don't need to say "would end next week", it can be shortened to "end next week". As for the week after …
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