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  1. verbs - "Let's" vs. "lets": which is correct? - English Language ...

    Let’s is the English cohortative word, meaning “let us” in an exhortation of the group including the speaker to do something. Lets is the third person singular present tense form of the verb let …

  2. phrase requests - Other words to replace "let's"? - English …

    Dec 6, 2018 · The relationship between z and w, on the other hand…. Otherwise, know that a basic search will turn up let us in innumerable journal articles, official proclamations, formal …

  3. idioms - Meaning of "let bygones be bygones" - English Language …

    Sep 8, 2011 · 'Let bygones be bygones' uses both meanings of the word 'bygones' and means, in extended form, 'let the unpleasantness between us become a thing of the past'. So I think, the …

  4. phrases - Let's get started! or let's get going? - English Language ...

    Feb 23, 2016 · In "Let's get started", the starting point is in view and "Let's get going", you are on the starting point already. Moreover, there is a sense of extra involvement abundantly made …

  5. When do I use a question mark with "Could you [please]

    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 …

  6. Which is correct: "confirm with somebody" or "confirm to …

    Oct 20, 2015 · With is correct: I'd like to confirm with you that you will finish the report by Thursday. You can also request confirmation: Please confirm that you'll finish the report by …

  7. homophones - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 26, 2015 · "To see how something (someone) fares, or fairs". Which is the correct one to use in this expression? And what is the etymology, or history behind the expression?

  8. etymology - "Hold your piece" or "Hold your peace" - English …

    Jan 8, 2016 · Is the correct phrase “ to hold your piece ” or “ to hold your peace ”? This matter is often mentioned together with the matter of “ saying one's piece ”, which has already been …

  9. What is a good way to remind someone to reply to your email?

    Sometimes some of the emails to people senior to you in the company are left unanswered. What are the ways to politely remind the person that he needs to reply to your email (which he might …

  10. I would like to kindly ask you could you check......?

    Mar 27, 2014 · If, on the other hand, you want to ask whether somebody has already checked your file, you should go with: Would you be so kind as to tell me if/whether you have checked …

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