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Macmillan Dictionary on Saying datesHello Stefanie, I think both methods are acceptable. For a date I would instinctively go for nine-oh-four, whereas for n…
Stefanie Breme on Saying datesHello Everyone, I am an English teacher and recently, one of my students asked me exactly those questions which you have…
Matt on The trickiest word in American"Don’t be like one of my American friends and tell [an English girl] you think she is quite pretty. He was lucky to get…
Stan Carey on Cucks, cuckolds, cuckqueans and cuckoosYou're welcome, Laura! I'm glad you enjoyed the post – it's a very interesting etymology.
Laura Forbes Pitts on Cucks, cuckolds, cuckqueans and cuckoosI came here accidentally, looking for something else, but I found this extremely informative. I love learning about the…