This is an example of a misheard expression (an eggcorn) that makes a little bit of convoluted sense on its own. The phrase “you’ve got ….
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For many English as a second language folks, a common mistake is to write either “all the sudden” or “all of the sudden” instead of ….
The words affect with an “a” and effect with an “e” have no senses in common. As a transitive verb, the word affect is most ….
An “adverse” effect prevents your success or progress toward a goal, while “averse” means something you’re strongly opposed to. Examples: Correct: I just received adverse ….
The correct phrase has its origins in nautical navigation during the days of sail. The idiom means to take a different approach with a tack ….
This idiom, “a blessing in disguise,” is intended to describe a blessing that may not at first appear to be a blessing. It is often ….
If you begin a comparison, you must finish it. Example: Our company’s products are better, cheaper, and more efficient. Um, okay? More efficient than what? ….
You may wonder whether words like T-shirt and A-frame which amount to a letter combined with a word have an official type or designation. Maybe ….
When participial phrases modify a noun other than the one intended, it’s called a misplaced modifier. This makes sense because it’s a modifier (an adjective), ….
You were probably taught to aggressively avoid split infinitives. If you see what I did there, congratulations. You now get to boldly go where no ….