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29 If someone says “Do not pass go” to you, what do they mean? Apr 14 '11
5 Has technology slowed or stopped the development of the core English language? Feb 24 '11
3 Is there a term for phrases which were once literal but now figurative? Feb 27 '14
2 Why does English have city/country names that differ from the local language? May 5 '11
2 I have not gone. But I *have* gone! Apr 20 '11
1 Is misplaced emphasis a form of mispronunciation? May 1 '11
1 Are there idioms specific to one English dialect? May 5 '11
1 Are there examples of terms named after a person that are no longer capitalized? Feb 22 '11
1 What is the difference between using a colon and a semi-colon to join two sentences? Feb 22 '11
1 Words with different meanings in American and British English Apr 14 '11
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