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verbs - What is the meaning of is of? - English Language Learners . . . Bulk and usefulness are characteristics of something: it possesses those characteristic intrinsically, so you should say It is of no great bulk It is of no use whatsoever Similarly, something may give rise to interest, so you might say It is of no interest to me
grammar - Something to. . . . . or something for. . . . . ? - English Language . . . When talking about food, in many cases, you can use either, because if something is there "to eat" (you will be eating that thing), then it is also there "for eating" (for the purpose of being involved in the eating), but in some cases you can't Take, for example: There will be knives and forks for eating vs There will be knives and forks to
What does thing mean in this is the thing? the thing (about with something) is (spoken) used to introduce an important fact, reason, or explanation: I know you want to expand the business The thing is, we haven't got the money to do that I'm really sorry I didn't call you The thing is, I've been really busy lately
pronouns - A little something something? - English Language Learners . . . Regarding "something something café" I would say that example does not work in English as in that context, "something something" would not be an appropriate wildcard substitute for a proper noun (i e , Hard Rock) Although it can often be a wildcard for common nouns as in Example #2 — spilled mustard or "random" foodstuff
Difference between assist in and assist with assist someone in something - to help a particular person working on a task Examples: Please assist Greg in the committee’s assignment We assisted him in the whole procedure assist someone with someone or something - to help someone manage someone or something, especially with lifting or physical management Examples
idiomatic language - Am I missing something vs anything - English . . . Am I missing something? This is more widely used, colloquial, idiomatic and grammatical as well For example: "Wait a second, am I missing something here?" "Am I missing something if I don't travel abroad?" Am I missing anything? This is equally idiomatic and grammatical However its usage is (quite) low as compared to am I missing something
Whats the correct usage of something of something and somethings . . . Car parts or engine parts are things that can be replaced BUT parts of a car can also be understood as: the engine, the hood, the roof, the chassis, and not something replaceable as in something you can buy at an auto parts' store The parts of a car are not necessarily car parts! This can only be learned through experience
Which preposition should I use when saying Idea of or Idea on "Of" and "on" can both be used, but they have slightly different meanings and usage: First, when asking people for ideas, it is common to say "Do you have an idea of (something)", but usually when using "on" it is more common to say "Do you have any ideas on (something)"
usage of the but-a phrase - English Language Learners Stack Exchange I'd expected something like this: I am anything but not a common man He is nothing but a common dog (Side question, what are the words 'anything' and 'nothing' in the sentence called?) In the absence of words like 'anything' and 'nothing', I'm unable to make sense of the sentences Does it imply that he is a common man or not?