How to acknowledge a contribution of a deceased person?
In the acknowledgement section of my thesis, I want to mention a person who is no longer alive. What is the correct way of saying …
Origin and connotations of RBF (Resting Bitch Face)
2013年5月22日 · RBF first gained attention when a meme took over the Internet in 2013. That, plus a viral mock-public service …
synonyms - Non-derogatory word/phrase analog of "bi**** resting face ...
I am not normally someone who uses the word bitch, in fact I dislike it greatly. However, there is the concept out there of "bitchy …
Is there a female equivalent for "my good sir"?
2012年9月27日 · "Madam" works as a female equivalent in most places where for a man you would say "sir". "Lady" is the female …
etymology - "Bust a cap" meaning and derivation - English Language ...
I've always believed that the phrase "bust a cap in yo ass" was AAVE for: To shoot an individual with a gun. Whilst trying to figure out …
What is the etymology of the idiom "To stink/smell to high heaven?"
Etymology Online has substantially revised its discussion of "stink to high heaven since lbf's answer appeared six years ago. Here is …
"Wait on" vs "wait for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
2011年10月7日 · I've just heard your sister is waiting on you with the meaning of wait for (as in wait for the bus). Up to now I had only …
Where does the expression “money talks” come from?
2019年11月8日 · According to the The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms the saying “money talks” meaning: Wealth has great …
single word requests - "Co-worker" equivalent for "volunteer ...
2021年2月15日 · @Yosef Baskin Regarding the application's question, I just used co-worker. However, for the term "volunteer" itself, …
Can we continue saying "that" after "resulted in"?
2017年12月21日 · I am applying for an Internship for which I am writing a cover letter. I mentioned in it that I had an exit-interview in …