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  If you are trying to decide which word phrase to use, the correct version of this phrase is ‘at the wheel’. While ‘on the wheel’ would also be grammatically correct, the second phrase gets much less use throughout the English language.  Continue reading on to learn more about what this phrase means when to […]

  The words ‘no known’ used in the English language mean that something is not known, or unknown, to something or someone else. While the phrase does not get much modern use, there are still some agencies that use this phrase quite often, such as law enforcement.  Continue reading on to learn more about the

  The word order in the English language can be a little variable, which might lead to some uncertainty regarding the ideal method to communicate certain ideas. Whether you use ‘pending approval’ or ‘approval pending’ depends on the way that you are using it because both versions are an acceptable form of usage.  Continue reading

  Using either phrase, “pending approval from” or “pending approval by” are both correct. However, the use of the preposition “from” or “by” will determine whether you’re using it right in a sentence.  So, you may use either “from” or “by,” but the context may make what you’re saying sound awkward in its conveyance. Not

  The main difference between using “may I” or “can I” is formality. Both are completely acceptable to use in the English language. However, “may I” demonstrates sophistication of character with a command of etiquette. In casual situations with friends or other social situations, “can I” is best. It used to be there was a

  The only time the word “hellish” would be something classified as “bad” is when you say in front of someone who has a very religious worldview. Other than that, “hellish” isn’t bad in and of itself; it’s how you choose to use it in a sentence. Like any other word, it’s about the intention

  The difference between using “to discuss” or “discuss about” is that “discuss about” is an incorrect phrase. You wouldn’t use “discuss about” but you would say “discussion about.” In this latter instance, “discussion” is a noun. “Discuss” is a transitive verb which means it requires special attention. “Discuss” is tricky specifically because it’s a

  Whether you want to say “dimly lighted” or “dimly lit,” both phrases are correct. What will determine which one you use, however, will be the form of the past tense verb, “to light.” The word, “dimly” in both cases is an adverb, which describes the verb. “Lighted” or “lit” are both past tense forms

  Another means “one more noun” whereas “an other” means “a different noun”. We need another tennis racket. One is not enough. There is an other type of tea that I like. What is it called? Another Another is much more common in English than “an other”. It means one more or additional. We use

  “Off the coast of” means near the coast in the sea. We usually describe “islands” as “off the coast of” a bigger landmass.  Tasmania is off the coast of Australia Off the coast of  “Off the coast of” is usually near the coast of a bigger landmass. We use “off the coast” to describe