"Know about" vs. "know of" - English Language & Usage Stack …
To me it seems like 'know about' is used in every situation and the use of 'know of' is mostly limited to 'not that I know of' expression. Short google search seems to support my point of …
Usage of the phrase "you don't know what you don't know"
Jan 29, 2013 · We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – the ones we don't know we …
How to use "you know" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Person B: Oh, you know... it's complicated. It can also mean "I think you should know" or "for your information". Examples: You know, if you don't shape up soon, I might be forced to fire you. If …
Should I use "did you know" or "do you know" to introduce a fact?
Oct 18, 2016 · I think 'did you know' is used to represent past facts. Eg:'Did you know that some dinosaurs’ tails were over 45 feet long?',whereas "Do you know' is used to represent …
What is the difference between "whereabout" and "whereabouts"
I have heard both of them, but don't know the difference. Merriam-Webster just calls whereabout a less common variant of whereabouts, but that does not tell me what the difference is. I would …
“I know“ or “I do know” - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 25, 2015 · Although in writing we cannot hear the stress, we know that the sentence is emphatic because it has an auxiliary verb: I do study hard. She did give the money to him. I do …
How do you handle "that that"? The double "that" problem
Sep 25, 2010 · "I know that it is true" becomes "I know it is true." I simply omit the word "that" and it still works. "That that is true" becomes "That which is true" or simply, "The truth." I do this not …
Idiom/phrase which means "to pretend not to understand or know"
Apr 18, 2012 · Neither of these accurately reflect what the OP wants. 'Fronting' is more likely to mean the person is is pretending to know more than they do. Taking the piss - yes somebody …
How do I know when to use: “completely”, “in full”, “totally” or ...
Feb 17, 2024 · Does anyone know any rule or pseudo-rule that works to find out when each of the following terms should be used? Using: completely vs in full vs totally vs entirely. I assume …
"No, I don't" or "No, I do not" in responding English questions
Oct 1, 2012 · I know you can answer with a fuller response like "No, I don't like ice cream" but why should it be, "No, I don't" rather than, "No, I do not"? This has been puzzling me for years. I …