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Do any people use the idiom "take pot luck" like this where you live?
I'm specifically interested in the case when it's used like this: Imagine you go over to somebody's house in the afternoon. And you hadn't planned to stay so late, let alone to have dinner there, but you are comfy and your host is very pleased with your being there, and when they ask you to stay for dinner and you happily accept, they tell you: *I’m not sure what there is in the fridge though – you’ll have to **take pot luck**.*
How to pronounce "Spiritual" correctly?
Spi-rə-CHəl or Spee-rə-CHəl ?
S sound vs Z sound
Can native English speakers hear the difference between the S sound and the Z sound at the end of a verb? Especially when they are in a sentence? For example, in a sentence like “she usually drinks coffee during lunch.“ Can you notice the difference between drinkS vs drinkZ, if somebody makes the mistake? I find it so hard to distinguish, I can’t hear the difference (maybe I can if I really pay attention to that part of a sentence) but I’m not a native English speaker.
Toilet business.
Why the fuck i always see how americans always use a word "a bathroom" to point the toilet, a room where you releasing your needfuls? Like why can't you use a word "restroom" instead of "bathroom"? Honestly, i saw only ONCE when a guy use word a right word restroom instead instead of A BATHROOM. Do you guys even attempted to understand what this word mean, like what the fuck you bathing while being there and what you use to bath it? "A restroom" is like associated with finally freeing up the space, but a bathroom is sound so cringy. A bathroom is a place where you bathing in shower, not where you pissing and shitting.
Ask vs. Axe
I just spent 7 weeks of training for work mostly in a classroom environment. I’ve noticed that African Americans in my training would say “Axe” instead of “Ask.” I hope this does not come across as ignorant or anything to that nature but I am genuinely curious as to why that is and maybe the origin of it.
Can the expression "let me sleep on it" be said in the early morning?
Hi, I'm a English learner and I'd like to ask you all this question. Can the expression "let me sleep on it" be said in the early morning? ChatGPT said, "It's theoretically possible, but it can be awkward. Because \*\*"Let me sleep on it"\*\*" is usually an expression used at the end of the day, such as in the afternoon or evening. In other words, if you use this expression early in the morning, the listener may feel a little awkward, saying, "The day has just begun, and you're going to think about it until tomorrow already?" So glad to get to ask grammar questions here:D \++adding another question : Do I have to answer or make a decision the next day? Is it weird to say "let me sleep on it" and then say it on the same day?
What is called that place?
What is the name of a room inside a company where a corporate party is held, where people can sit and talk, with background music and a self-service table? (image, but in a closed place). Banquet hall? Break room? What is the most commonly called?
Is "Had you eaten before we had arrived?" grammatically incorrect?
Why or why not?
Not exactly a language related question. But when talking about salary, do you think of $ per month/year or $ per hour as this meme probably implies?
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I love you
Hi, I have a question regarding the use of "I love you". I don't understand how you can distinguish between romantic love and platonic love(like with your friends, or parents) when telling you love someone. I can't quite comprehend it because in my language we have different ways to say I love you to a partner and i love you to a friend. How can you tell if someone friend-zoned you?😌😫