- Im in meaning? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
The expression "I'm in" or "count me in" mean that you wish to be included in a proposed activity For example: "I'm going to the bar Anyone else coming?" "Count me in!" I believe the expression may originate from gambling, possibly poker, or some other card game where players are dealt a hand and then decide whether they are playing on by saying that they are either "in" or "out" I'm unsure
- How should I use the in-, im-, il-, and ir- prefixes?
Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes
- prepositions - Does the phrase whos in? or Im in! exist in . . .
I really think I've heard it in some American sitcom sitcoms, meaning something like participating in "I want to play football Who's in?" — "Great idea, I'm in!" Does it really exist, or am I wro
- Hello, This is vs My Name is or I am in self introduction
I am from India and not a native English speaker I do often hear people introducing themselves like "Hello everyone; This is James" Is it an acceptable form in native English? Usually, I know t
- verbs - Whats the difference between I look forward to and Im . . .
Hmm, okay, a totally non-grammatical (probably, and thus very likely totally wrong) answer by an avowed non-grammarian (who nevertheless described and describes himself as a grammar-nazi at times): "I'm looking forward to" means I'm doing it right now, this very instance, like in Elendil's example of being on the phone with a friend; I disagree that it's about formal vs non-formal, it's due to
- prefixes - When to use un-, im-, or in-? - English Language Usage . . .
Prefixes in-, im-, ir-, il- are all forms of the same thing, which to use depends on the beginning of the following word Of course un- is different
- Does Im on it mean Im doing it or Im going to do it?
According to the Cambridge dictionary, on it means informally doing something that needs to be done, or trying to solve a problem In my experience it doesn't imply one or the other In fact, the joke is that when your boss asks you how something is coming along and you say "Don't worry, I'm on it," it could both be interpreted to mean that you'll start immediately but also that you were
- Im in! -too casual? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
When you are invited to the party from your boss and would like to join, is it appropriate to say "I'm in"? Does it sound too casual in a business setting? I'd like to know more formal ways of say
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