Feb 9, 2018 · As far as I understand, verbs enable/permit/allow are almost exclusively used in phrases like "permit somebody to do sth". Is the use "permit (etc.) doing sth" also acceptable? …

Apr 22, 2010 · I am wondering how I can read this in English. For example, m³ , m². (triple m? double m?) I have no idea. Please help me!

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Dec 23, 2015 · I know there's an idiom, "the jury is still out (on)" meaning the jury hasn't decided yet. But lately I have been hearing this phrase "the verdict is still out". I wonder if this version is …

Jan 14, 2018 · What's the difference between meet and meet up. 1) I met John today. 2) I met up with John today. What's the difference?

Jun 14, 2014 · I am not aware of any grammatical rule that does not allow it. For example, Swan in his Practical English Usage gives It is not permitted to smoke in the kitchen, but then adds …

Aug 7, 2009 · Dear all, Is there any difference between "pay" and "pay for"? In the following two sentences from VOA new article both are used in the same article. Personall pay for is more …

Sep 6, 2011 · Hello! I would like to know if I have to use the point after Mr/ Mrs/ Miss/ Ms. There is any rule? Thanks!

Dec 31, 2010 · Which one is grammatically correct? 1. We have only a piece of bread to eat for lunch. 2. We only have a piece of bread to eat for lunch.

Jan 14, 2012 · I may well start an argument here, but I was taught that it is only correct to say One of you is, since of you is the prepositional phrase and cannot contain the subject of the verb 'be'.