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Popular English Greetings
There are lots of ways to say "hello" to someone. The choices of how to greet someone depend on whom you’re talking to and, therefore, may vary.
What Does “Safe and Sound” Mean—For Example, Home Safe and Sound?
You may use “safe and sound” to describe anything from a situation of physical security to a task that has been executed successfully.
The Meaning of Old and Ol’
The word old — or its cousin, the phonetically colloquial ol’ — has long been a staple of American English in particular. So where does it come from, and in what contexts is it used?
“What Fresh Hell is This?” What Does It Mean?
Among expressions of exasperation, “What fresh hell is this?” is one of the more memorable and fun.
How to Properly Use a Comma Before or After “So”
“So” is usually used as a conjunction to connect two parts of a sentence. Still, no comma is needed every time “so” unites two clauses. What factors determine its use then?
Lie vs. Lay: What is Their Definition?
Having to use “lie” and “lay” in a sentence or a speech can be baffling sometimes. The question is how and when should either be used?
What Does “In Flux” Mean?
In flux is an expression meaning fluid, not fixed, or given to changing at any moment. It can also be used in a number of different contexts, as we’ll explain here.
Meaning and Use of “See You on the Flip Side”
Expressions that include “on the flip side” — are generally taken as a casual parting greeting, meaning “see you later” or “we’ll cross paths again soon.”