opposite of "mean no harm"?
What is the opposite of "She means no harm" Is it "She means harm. She doesn't have your best interest at heart"
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For a description of a photo of Tokyo with old buildings, a new tower and modern shops in one frame, Is the below sentence understandable and creative enough? This photo represents Tokyo, a huge city...
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When I am going on holiday I usually travel by train. When I am goig by car I usually go through/on motorways. Have you managed to listen to the listening extract I sent you yesterday. Where are you...
View ArticleWhat does "below unity" mean?
Context: Abstract BACKGROUND: Most studies on the association between lung cancer and air pollution have investigated mortality. There have been few studies of lung cancer incidence. METHODS: We used...
View ArticleIn no way?
Hi teachers, What does "in no way" mean? Does "Someone in no way does something" mean "Someone never does something"?
View ArticleBeing usage?
Question is regarding the use of 'being'? Most film stars hate being interviewed: this mean and film stars doesn't like interviewing; here being used to highlight a present form I remember being taught...
View ArticleA Notice?
Are the following sentences grammatical? "Overseas bookings will also be posted, although if the booking is made three weeks before the performance the tickets will be held at the Ticket Office for...
View ArticleIn order to?
Hi teachers, [link] Should we always say "to do something" to mean "in order to do something"? [link] The Miami Herald uses Facebook's commenting system. You need to log in with a Facebook account in...
View ArticleIn/On?
For example: My friends and I were in/on a bus for a week When I was in/on the plane, I lost my wallet. Pleas help me. Thanks in advance.
View Article"to which"?
If "to" is a preposition and "which" is a relative pronoun, what are they together? What does "to which" mean?
View ArticleProblem VS Affair VS Issue VS Matter?
What is the difference between "affair" and "problem". eg1) a police probe into the financial affairs of the company eg2) the problem of drug abuse [Q1] Can I put "problem" and "affair" alternately in...
View Article'My apologies', not 'My apology' as an idiom?
Although I think I have one mistake I would like to apologize for, do I have to say 'My apologies ', not 'My apology ' as an idiom like Congratulations, I have no plans, and so on. What do you native...
View ArticlePlease help me on these Questions?
A: Can't you see that my client is in the clear on your illegitimate charges? B: The account withdrawals are valid; _________, embezzlement is illicit. (A) furthermore(B) additionally(C) in...
View ArticleDuring/for 2?
Which are correct: 1-He stayed here in the last summer. 2-He stayed here during the last summer. 3-He stayed here for the last summer. Is there any difference in the meanings? Gratefully, Navi.
View Articleby / before?
What is difference? This was our last-minute shopping by / before New Year. Are they same in meaning? If not, how do we know?
View ArticleHow is VS How about?
I am shopping with my wife. My wife is trying to buy clothes for my daughter. In front of the cloth self, I ask my wife about her opinion. [1] What do you think about this cloth? [2] How is this cloth?...
View ArticleQuestion on punctuation after yes.?
Hi teachers, Did he do anything before leaving his house? Would all of them be appropriate natural answers? a) Yes, he phoned his sister. b) Yes, he did. He phoned his sister. c) Yes. He phoned his...
View Articleis/are?
The beautiful is/are? not always the same as the good. Dear teachers, which is right? is or are?
View Articleclose shave?
Is this natural? You won't be able to get a close shave with blade #7 or #3 for that matter. You'll have to get rid of the blade. Thanks
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