Vocabulary

In English there are literary devices to emphasize certain aspects of conversation. These can occur either in written form or you say it in situations of informal speech. Using an…

Both “about” and “around” mean “reasonably close to” when you’re referring to a general or estimated amount of time. While both are interchangeable for the other, there are a few…

The prepositions “to” or “for” are often interchangeable in regards to discuss being late for an event, occasion, meeting or some other scheduled pursuit. It is not common to use…

Both words “on” and “about” are correct prepositions to use with “information.” There really isn’t a difference between them in terms of meaning or attending to correct grammatical usage. However,…

For those moments you are ill, sick or unwell in some way, people will often say, “Hope you feel better soon.” It’s a sincere and sweet way to show someone…

When you speak someone you haven’t seen in quite a while, it’s common to say, “Long time no see.” It’s a phrase to announce the amount of time that elapsed…

Whenever you hear someone say “hope you had a good one,” your basic reply will be to say something like, “yes, thank you.” However, context and intention will dictate your…

The difference between “best practice” and “best practise” is going to depend on whether you’re in the United States or in the UK (respectively). Therefore, both ways of spelling are…

There is a huge difference between saying “ride off” or “write off.” “Ride off” refers to taking some form of transportation away from a place or area. The second, “write…

There is no such thing as “Chester drawers,” therefore “chest of drawers” is always the right phrase. Newcomers to the English language, particularly children, mishear “chest of” as “Chester” and…