idioms - "in the same vein as" vs. "in a similar vein to" vs. "along a ...
May 2, 2014 · Following from Elian's answer, the use of Google Books trend viewer was excellent, but left me perplexed - "in similar vein" sounded like the more common option to me. It turns …
"in a similar way as" or "in a similar way to"?
It is "the same as" or "similar to". As should not be used with similar. See this ruling on The Free Dictionary: similarity n ˈsimilarly. adv. Usage: As should not be used after similar: Wilson held …
history - If the letter J is only 400–500 years old, was there a J ...
Jan 29, 2014 · It's very rare, but the letter -J does exist in the Italian alphabet. Don't forget there's a football club in Turin called Juventus, contracted to Juve, meaning "youth". The Italian J has …
Equivalent of "both" when referring to three or more items?
Apr 24, 2011 · I ran into a somewhat similar situation recently where I was tempted to use "both" in reference to three items, as in: I did see a notable increase in my approach frequency when …
Is there a single word which means " similar but not quite the …
A book is similar to a kindle (they hold pages, pg. numbers, chapters, introductions, glossary, credits, acknowledgements, information..etc). Yet there are some characteristics which set …
word choice - "Approach to" or "approach for" - English Language ...
approach to NOUN. When used as a verb, 'approach' takes no preposition. However, when as a noun, it requires a preposition, otherwise you end up with two nouns in a row: "The pilot's …
expressions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 22, 2017 · Whenever I see constructions called ones “uncommonly used nowadays”, I am always concerned that this unfairly denigrates anything said—or even more especially, …
What is the origin of the phrase "great minds think alike"?
Dec 22, 2015 · —The Rev. Greville Ewing, of Glasgow, had a work on theology ready for the press when Professor Dwight's of America, was issued, and so similar were its views and …
N.B. (Nota Bene) vs P.S. (Post Script) - English Language & Usage …
Dec 24, 2015 · People use "N.B." at the end of a writing (say, a letter) to add a piece of information. Equally, I find people using "P.S." in the end of a writing (usually, a letter) to add a …
Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negative
May 16, 2023 · I DV'd because your question, despite (or perhaps because of) its length, is very unclear to me. For example, in your comment on mankowitz's answer you say you want …