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What is the reasoning for the idiom "in and of itself" having the meaning it has?

asked Feb 22, 2011 at 15:44

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Why is there a distinction between "its" and "it's"?

asked Feb 18, 2011 at 4:16

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6 answers

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Why do non-native English users often spell "standard" as "standart"?

asked May 15, 2011 at 8:02

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Has technology slowed or stopped the development of the core English language?

asked Jan 26, 2011 at 21:54

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Where does the expression "A little birdie told me" come from?

asked Oct 8, 2011 at 20:43

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How should one make "man in the middle" plural?

asked Feb 26, 2013 at 17:51

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What are "modal-verbs"?

asked Jan 25, 2011 at 18:36

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How should one show possession in "and I" constructions? [duplicate]

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