Description : Is there anyone out there who can read arabic and tell me what this says?
Last Answer : answer:I see English only. Copy/paste it into translate.google.com
Description : When someone says, "You did a bang-up job" what does that mean?
Last Answer : That’s how sarcasm works. The idiom’s traditional meaning is that you did a good job. If someone says it sarcastically, they mean the opposite.
Description : Any expressions or sayings your ESL significant other or friend says that is cute and funny?
Last Answer : This isn’t really an answer to the question, but I do love that ESL peoples are generally more beautiful with regards to how they use the language. That is to say, they are more creative with the words we quite often take for granted.
Description : What do you think when someone says "literally" when they mean "figuratively," or if they use "exponential" for "very"?
Last Answer : I have never heard anyone do it, so it has not been something that I have needed to think about. I am pedantic about language, so I would notice such a thing. I have heard a part of the addenda ... . One of my most disliked is the addition of a superfluous personally as in in Personally I think
Description : Can somebody tell me what language this is '周末愉悅?'?
Last Answer : Google says it’s Chinese.
Description : Can you tell me a phrase or sentence that is slightly different from American English that you think is interesting or better?
Last Answer : To my ear, some French expressions convey a thought much better; such as “je ne sais quoi” or “raison d’etre”.
Description : Can you tell me which of these words are from Latinoamerica Spanish and/or Espana Spanish?
Last Answer : Basically anything with ‘illa’ on the end is the south american derivative…. it’s only added to words in Spain when they’re trying to be cute.
Description : Can you translate this Latin text and/or tell me where it comes from?
Last Answer : It might be lorem ipsum text.
Description : If animals had human language, what do you think they would tell us?
Last Answer : answer:My dog isn't allowed to differ from my opinions. Plus, if she could talk, I'd have to stop that. She's seen too much.~ A cow would say moo.' A pig would say oink.' A cat would say ... better than me, without enslaving an animal. Now you're just being a dick.' A turkey says goble.' Etc .
Description : How can you tell when you're fluent in a language?
Last Answer : When you think in that language.
Description : What is the nicest most polite way to tell someone "fuck you"?
Last Answer : Totally depends on the situation. You use something that the situation presents to you. It probably can't be planned in advance. My brother once told me that I had a knack for saying fuck you in such ... Anyway, you're right, it's best done in the politest of language. Dear Abby always knew how.
Description : This passage may be summarized as (1) In career planning, it is important to involve oneself in cultural/sports activities as much as working hard or acquiring new skills.' (2) Before ... A good career choice results when you follow traditional professions and move along a well-planned path.
Last Answer : (2) ‘Before making a career choice, one should learn to prioritize career options and use one's personality, interests, abilities, aspirations, strengths and weaknesses to plan and decide the most viable option
Description : Can you explain to me, in plain language, when to use plural and singular after "any"?
Last Answer : Here is a nice lesson on using any. In essence, Any is normally used with plural and uncountable nouns in questions, negative and conditional sentences.
Description : Please show me videos of Conrad Black using wordy advanced language?
Last Answer : Enjoy this. By the way,, this was easily found using google.com if you need more, or just go to YouTube.com
Description : Why is it normal to say "rubs me the wrong way" and "turns me off" when talking about everyday things?
Last Answer : I remember the 60's sort of . The saying Turn on, tune in, drop out was from LSD guru Timothy Leary. Although he talked a lot about drugs, his message was by no means exclusively about getting high ... be very contented. But if you rub (kitty) the wrong way, kitty's reaction will not be so nice.
Description : When did "that's ok with me" become "I'm ok with that"?
Last Answer : Interesting observation and you are right, I had never really given this much thought but…I would say it has been the thing for, at least, the last handful or years or so, mostly amongst the younger crowd, 20’s/30’s. Funny observation.
Description : Can you help me with my linguistic/vocabulary skills?
Last Answer : Entangled
Description : Can you define the word "ensorcelling" for me?
Last Answer : I would understand it to mean “bewitching”. I’ve never heard it used in English, but a similar word is used in that sense in French.
Description : Can you translate this for me?
Last Answer : It’s Italian, I think
Description : "Do you agree with me that this is an awesome question?" A question about the use of superlatives.
Last Answer : Gail will probably begin frothing at the mouth after reading this question.
Description : Would you Youtube me your thoughts?
Last Answer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPIe5w2xY4
Description : How do I find the right Spanish language course for me?
Last Answer : Spanishdict.com is all you will need, 100% free.
Description : Do we have any Latin-speaking jellies in the house that could help me translate?
Last Answer : answer:I don't know Latin and my looks are devastatingly ordinary, but here's a translation that I got from an online translator: That which was is like that which will be And what shall be is ... which To perform the miracles of That is below the above, for instance, that To perform the miracles of
Description : Can someone please translate this for me if you speak Russian?
Last Answer : I am working on it, but it would really help to know the actual language involved. Thus far, Czech seems to be closest.
Description : Help me come up with a brilliant comeback?
Last Answer : Mine is on the 22nd of December and I never have had anything witty to say, so sorry-but I will follow this thread. I think your comment is pretty freaking great….
Description : Please point me toward websites that have stories where I can practice reading Japanese.
Last Answer : http://www2.2ch.net/2ch.html
Description : Will learning Arabic be enough to get me a high paying job?
Last Answer : Not unless you have a still to go with it. Millions of people speak Arabic, but they aren’t all being paid big bucks.
Description : What is a meme or me me ?
Last Answer : From Merriam Webster ” an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture”
Description : Are you telling me the best we could come up with is "de-plane-ing"?
Last Answer : disembark
Description : Can you help me think of an alternative to "in-laws" to refer to my wife's parents?
Last Answer : I call my in-laws mom and dad…
Description : Can anyone help me identify this Chinese medicinal skin creme?
Last Answer : If you don't know what it is, don't use it! Think of all the poisonous products that have come from China in recent years- and pharmaceutical stuff is among the most likely to be adulterated. ... get that SHENG QI FUNING SHUAN is Suppository for Relieving Woman Diseases - not quite a skin cream!
Description : I've lost a website, can anyone help me?
Last Answer : answer:is it LiveMocha ? Also if you bookmarked it on Firefox, you could just view a backup of your Bookmarks to retrieve the site
Description : She gave me a cold shoulder when I went to see her. (1) abused me (2) insulted me (3) ignored me
Last Answer : (3) ignored me
Description : I didn't want to go to the exhibition but Leena twisted my arm. (1) forced me (2) teased me (3) fought with me (4) discouraged me
Last Answer : (1) forced me
Description : What current linguistic oddities will baffle future archaeologists when they stumble upon them?
Last Answer : Greatest Of All Time G O A T
Description : Is German a difficult language to learn?
Last Answer : Depends on one's mother tongue, one's ability to learn languages in general (some have it easy, others less so),and possibly also one's age. For me, being Dutch (neighbor of Germany, and speaking a ... with Spanish, but French have less difficulty with Spanish). I'll have a look if I can find it.
Description : Do you think Joe Rogan should be "canceled" for his use of the N word?
Last Answer : No. Let him suffer the slings and arrow of his choice of words. People are, generally speaking, stupid. And some prove it all the time.
Description : When do you use "molten" vs "melted"?
Last Answer : “molten” historically was simply the past participle of “melt” and thus synonymous with “melted” but now is used as an adjective to refer to things that have been melted by very high heat and are hot in their liquid form like metal or rock or wax. “Melted” would be used otherwise.
Description : Does anyone still use the word "cyberspace"?
Last Answer : Yes, it's just been more normalized and less sensationalized. It's used by the (US and British, anyway) military, some academics, and businesses which still use it to sound like they know about ... a TV-like remote control and TV in the living room rather than a physical keyboard at a desk.
Description : What writing of Joan Didion, who died today, did you enjoy?
Last Answer : I believe I’ve only read The Year of Magical Thinking which was great. I also saw Vanessa Redgrave perform in a one woman play based on that book.
Description : If you "give your word", how can you be expected to "keep it", if you no longer have it?
Last Answer : This is what pockets are for.
Description : What do I message to a person whom I like..... to start a meaningful conversation (without showing that I'm interested in him)
Last Answer : The funny part is that you ARE interested in hm, but you don't want to show it. Maybe when you turn 16, you will understand that coyness doesn't get you very far, but that honesty does. Did you ever ... . If he's as smart as you say, he will either know, or he'll engage in conversation with you.
Description : Why is a recorder called a "recorder", when said recorder does not record anything?
Last Answer : Since the instrument is first noted during the middle ages, why is a tape machine called a recorder ?
Description : "The Okay-ish Barrier Reef". Can you change the adjective great in famous sayings/names to another one?
Last Answer : Alexander the Meh. Ivan the meanie.
Description : Is there a term for the act of changing the spelling of a word, to force it to rhyme with another?
Last Answer : Oh loli! It’s prolly…Neoligism.
Description : Did you ever experience this strange memory failure?
Last Answer : I had an excellent command of words and could normally find the word that fits a situation or sentence. Unfortunately I, like you, now suffer the same affliction. In my case it is probably the fact ... sure it is likely to be something that may improve or is easily rectified with the correct help.
Description : Since air essentially behaves like a fluid, would it not be accurate to say, that aeroplanes swim through the air?
Last Answer : Fluid ≠ liquid. Gases and liquids are both fluids, as are plasmas. But swimming and drowning are ways of interacting with liquids specifically, not fluids generally.
Description : Should a patient be relieved about the medical term ''grossly unremarkable''? See detail.
Last Answer : Yes, particularly when we’re older. I got a summary of “regular guy” from my MD once. I was mostly relieved, but slightly disappointed. I don’t think I’ll ever live up to my pediatrician’s comment to my mom once that he didn’t think he’d seen such a healthy child before.
Description : Is the term "half-assed", the term to describe something done without the appropriate care, just a malapropism of "haphazard"?
Last Answer : No – I don’t think so. I think it evolved separately. Although I don’t really know why we would say something was done in a “full-assed” way.