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  • What's your favorite idiom and phrase connected to Monday?

    Ahhh, the joy of Monday morning :)


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    Cake is nature's way of making up for Mondays ;)

  • Which of the phrases is correct "I got confused" or "I get confused"?
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    Phakama
    PhakamaCountry flag: za

    They are both correct depending on what you are trying to say. I got confused is used when talking about one event in the past. E.g I got confused yesterday when I was accused me of stealing. I get confused is used when talking about one event that happens repeatedly or different events. E.g I get confused every time I am accused of stealing. I am confused is used when talking about an event that is happening now. E.g I am confused by the accusations of me stealing.

  • Hi, can you please help me with the following.. I WILL ADAPT TO YOU.

    My colleague and I have different preferences. if I want to give up my preferences and accept his or her, can I say: I will adapt to you. ? Thank you


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    I will adapt to your idea. I will adapt to your schedule. The preposition that usually goes with adapt is to. so yes you can say I will adapt to your idea, your way of thinking

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  • What does "to honor someone's memory" mean?

    Does "to honor someone's memory" mean something about death?


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    It means to regard or treat someone with honor and respect.

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  • I'm pretty sure. What is the meaning?

    Does the phrase "I'm pretty sure" mean strong confidence in something? Or I didn't understand it?


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    The term "I'm pretty sure" means that you are sure, but not 100 percent sure. There is room for error and doubt.

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  • What's the meaning of "Don't get ahead of yourself"?
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    Don't get ahead of yourself means to not rush. Take time to think things through before you begin.

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