What is the short form for 'little' ? Is it li'l or lil'?
Sep 2, 2014 · The form lil is used, but the most common variant seems to be lil' (capitalized when it is a name). Wikipedia "Lil" is a kind of prefix and is the short form of "little". It is often spelled …
expressions - Usage of "the more you squeeze, the more sand …
Governor Tarkin: Princess Leia, before your execution, I'd like you to join me for a ceremony that will make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now. …
Origin of "milady" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 22, 2011 · Yes, milady comes from "my lady". Milady (from my lady) is an English term of address to a noble woman. It is the female form of milord. And here's some background on …
What is the name of this type of word: "Mr.", "Ms.", "Dr."?
Sep 20, 2011 · What is this type of word called: Mr., Ms., Dr.? In the document I am using, it is referred to as the "prefix", but I don't think that is correct.
Are capital letters used for terms of endearment like "Honey" and ...
Aug 17, 2017 · Both "Grammar Girl" and the Chicago Manual of Style recommend capitalizing nicknames, not capitalizing terms of endearment, and being consistent in grey areas. GG: …
Can someone explain the phrase "All is fair in love and war"?
Jun 13, 2011 · The concept behind the phrase is that some areas of life are so important and overwhelming that you cannot blame someone for acting in their own best interest. For war, …
politeness - How should I tell someone "I called you but you didn't ...
Follow up email: I'm writing to discuss [subject matter]. I tried to reach you by phone last week but I couldn't get through (or, you were unavailable). So I wanted to ask you about [back to subject …
grammaticality - How can I explain to people that the phrase “off …
How can I explain to people that the phrase off of is grammatically incorrect? I‘ve heard this phrase used a lot, especially by Americans (though they aren't the only ones). In my …
Tenses after "as if" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 24, 2014 · "I'll always remember this rule as if I had just learned it" Do you consider this sentence grammatically correct? The main clause refers to the future, so I guess that the Past …
etymology - Where does "the sky is falling" come from? - English ...
Feb 9, 2016 · According to Wikipedia the common expression "the sky is falling" is from a folk tale: Henny Penny, more commonly known in the United States as "Chicken Little" and …