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What does "an old-timers' day mean?

In Pulp Fiction (1994), Wallace says to Butch:Wallace: How many fights you think you got in you anyway? Two? Boxersdon't have an old-timers' day. You came close, but you...

Asked on 12/26/2021

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What does "everything is going through me like crap through a tinhorn" mean?

It's from the 8th episode of the 2nd season of Breaking Bad. Here is the context:Walt: So, how are you doing? Hank: You know, lousy. Montezuma's revenge big time. Everything...

Asked on 12/26/2021

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What does "could be to get offended" mean?

Mia: This sounds like you actually have somethin' to say. Vincent: Well, well, I do. I do. But you have to promise not to beoffended. Mia: No, no. You...

Asked on 12/26/2021

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Is (being) loaded

(A man is lying on a stretcher) As the man is loaded into the ambulance, he says "Don't worry about me. I'll be fine." As the man is being loaded...

Asked on 12/26/2021

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Walking up/down a level road/street

Is walking up/down the road/street applicable if the street is not sloped? I think I heard something about "with/against the numbering of houses" but I'm not sure if it's correct....

Asked on 12/24/2021

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preposition + Noun without article

I am curious to know about structures similar to below examples:It must be obtained from food .. (ACADEMIC)It must be obtained from the food ...( My manipulation !)which one is...

Asked on 12/24/2021

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I (haven't / hadn't) really thought about that

A : Do you like me? B : Yes A : As friends? B : Yeah. I mean, I don't know. I (haven't / hadn't) really thought about that..I haven't...

Asked on 12/24/2021 by jihoon

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What should we use for upcoming event Were to be and are to be?

Is there any meaning difference in below sentences? What should we use to give information of future upcoming event? (a) Elections that were to be held on Monday has been...

Asked on 12/24/2021 by user4084

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Is "the all" not correct?

Is the sentence B not correct and is only A valid? Or are the both ok? A. I'd like to know all the problems we've had so far.B. I'd...

Asked on 12/24/2021

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When asking someone to smell something, is it correct to say “smell of this” or “smell this”?

Which is grammatically correct?Smell of these fresh coffee beans.Smell these fresh coffee beans.Is it correct to use the preposition “of”?...

Asked on 12/24/2021 by Sherry Ward

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