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Really need help to know what ‘still’ means once and for all
If you look into my account, i have made way too many posts about help on the word ‘still’. Funny thing is that being a native speaker of english, but suddenly forgetting how to identify how it’s being used in a sentence is very frustrating especially since this has been going on for almost a year and i would like to read again without having to overthink the word ‘still’ every time it shows up, and i don’t want to bombard this subreddit with my questions. The word has become ambiguous to me and i receive different answers from whoever i ask, so i would like someone who wouldn’t mind me giving all my questions of how ‘still’ is being used exactly. In usages like ‘i still don’t get it’ i get, but in usages like in these lyrics. “You took your time with the call I took no time with the fall You gave me nothin' at all But still, you're in my way” I read it as ‘but, in spite of that’ from quora explanations, but then i look at an explanation from ‘genius’ and a friend saying ‘despite that treatment, they are still in their way’ so i don’t know what to think. excuse my venting
Doorbell question!
Which is more common? Ring the doorbell or press the doorbell? Can I use them interchangeably? I usually say press the doorbell.
My bad or I'm sorry
Whats some other ways to say "my bad" during casual conversation. Im sorry is too formal.
What does the circled text mean?
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I can't learn English. Help me please
I am Turkish, and my native language is Turkish. I took English lessons from the age of 8 to 22 in school. I also attended an English course for a short period when I was 25. I don't watch movies or TV series, play computer games, or listen to songs with lyrics. I am currently 36 years old, and my English level has dropped from A2 to A1. I forget it more the less I use it. Do you know any effective method to learn English?
Is this a legitimate phrase? It sounds unnatural to me for some reason.
I have two doubts which this news piece emerged in my mind as I finished reading it. 1. I looked up the meaning of *in one fell swoop* online and it helped me understand what is being said. I'm a little perplexed about the literal meaning of this phrase however. The etymology of a word or pharse places the word in the permanent memory of non-native people. Hence, your assistance in learning this word for good is welcomed. 2. I've always regarded the word *fraud* to an unlawful activity from where one obtains money. However, in the US only employees of USAID have been laid off. There hasn't been any money made illicitly from this lunatic decision. So, why is it termed as *mass employment fraud* by this plaintiff? Thanks like always! Also, let me know my mistakes in this post.
Is there a word, or maybe an expression, to when someone is walking towards you, and you both stop, and doesn't know who should go to the left or right to keep walking?
Happened to me today, I don't think there's a word or expression in my language, need to explain, like I tried in the title :D I hope it was understandable
Can someone explain why the original sentence is wrong?
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What does née Stage mean?
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Where to practice English speaking skills?
Hi everyone! I’m pretty good at reading and understanding English, but when it comes to speaking, I’m totally out of my comfort zone. I want to improve my fluency and pronunciation and I know that I need to practice more. Do you know any apps, tools, or resources that help with English speaking practice? Thanks in advance!