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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.
Natives, how can i be better at pun?
I can only basic lame puns. I don’t even wanna give you examples. It’s so cringe :( I wish i could come of with something like “I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something” this kind of pun
Curious how my English sounds to Americans — can you guess where I’m from or which U.S. city/state I could pass for?
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Band are or is?
I was pretty sure the correct spelling was is, but now I'm not sure. Is are correct? If so, why??
How offensive is “soccer” for brits?
Will I get my ass kicked if I call football “soccer” in front of britishmen? Or will they give me a piece of their mind and that’s it?
I really struggle to speak English
Hey everyone! I wanted to ask something. I've been trying to use "comprehensible input" and have spent over two years consuming English podcasts and videos. I understand almost 50% of what I hear and read, but when it comes to speaking, I freeze up and it's making me feel frustrated. I'm from Argentina and I'm in Croatia now. I came here to work for the summer season, and there are people from all over the world, but I can't speak English. Any suggestions?
...by saying something stupid like "I love you."
Now, this is something more to do with culture than language, per se, but why is it always such a big deal when, at least in the US, when people say "I love you"? I mean, as a Latin American we pretty much day it like it's "good morning". Is it some kind of verbal contract in English speaking countries? Are people afraid of being sued? edit: of course I'm exaggerating on the being sued comment. it's just that Americans have a certain reputation .
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.
What does née Stage mean?
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