Recently one of my friends told me that there is distinct difference between 'know of something' and 'know about something' expressions. 'know of' is used when you have personal …

Sep 25, 2010 · Have you ever had a case where you felt compelled to include strange things like a double that in a sentence? If so, then what did you do to resolve this? For me, I never knew …

Jan 29, 2013 · What is the correct usage of phrase "you don't know what you don't know"? Can it be used in formal conversation/writing?

Jan 5, 2012 · I am a non-native speaker of English. When communicating with a professor, would it be better to use could you kindly send me the document or could you please send me the …

Jan 20, 2011 · A sentence like Could you please pass me the pepper shaker is not really a question. Should I use a question mark or a period to end this sentence? What about: Could …

Jun 9, 2024 · Why do you think that He doesn't know him from his schooldays means that he does know him? It would only have that sense if you added something like In fact, he first met …

Apr 18, 2012 · Sometimes (well, often) people pretend not to understand what's going on (or pretend not to understand what the other person means, etc.) when in fact they do perfectly …

Aug 22, 2011 · 6 OP's bug is informal/slangy, and shouldn't be used unless you know the other party very well, but in most other contexts it should be fine to say "Sorry to trouble (or bother) …

Mar 24, 2013 · What is the English word for somebody who is not your friend, but you’ve know them even for years. For example, this might be a neighbor or somebody from school whom …

Let's assume you're speaking to the right person, not a receptionist. If you're going to ask for something on behalf of a client, then you need to begin with something different. It depends on …