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I cannot believe a game company make this mistake.
Yeah, as you see. You won the firth place.
Have You Ever Used the Word "Zeitgeist"?
Hi everyone, I rarely encounter unusual words in my work—and "Zeitgeist" is one of those words that seems to have slipped through the cracks of modern vocabulary. I'm curious: Have any of you ever used this word, or is it just a relic from the past? Whether you recall it from literature, historical texts, or casual conversation, I’d love to hear your experiences. Do you think it still holds any meaning or charm in today's language, or has it faded into obscurity? Looking forward to your thoughts!
Does anyone phrase it this way? Can we say “my work is far from my house”? Thanks.
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What purpose does “the best part” here serve?
I could think of one explanation: To be sarcastic, and to emphasize on the long hours of losing a child, which is not the best but the worst. Can someone explain this to me? A few more made-up sentences using the same expression would be extremely appreciated. And for those of you who recognized the names but not the plot, this is a Harry Potter fanfic 😆
Actor vs actress, when talking about a woman acting
The English-speaking world is getting more and more rid of unnecessarily gendered nouns, something I personally see as a good thing. For example, we talk about fire fighters rather than firemen, and spokesperson instead of spokes(wo)man. And some other examples I can't conjure right now. But I've seen that there is at least one are that is stuck: I often see female actors being generally called actresses rather than just actors. It's not annoying to me, but seeing the other development, it strikes as odd. Why term "actress" is still in use? Why gendering?
Why is D. incorrect?
This was my teacher’s answer.
How would you describe this picture?
In my language I'd say "a rug of clouds" but in English it doesn't sounds right, let alone poetic (I think)... Is there an equivalent in English? How would you describe it?
Does this sentence make actual sense? (That "than someone else" part looks unnatural)
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Fiancé" vs "Fiancée: Who's Who?
As a non-native speaker, I always thought "fiancé" was for a guy and "fiancée" for a girl. But now I keep seeing "fiancée" used for both! Is this a new trend or have I been living under a rock? Should I stick to the classic rules, or is it all fair game now?
What would you call this type of smile
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