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  1. grammar - When referring to dates, which form is correct? "on the 5th ...

    Oct 30, 2020 · "on the 5th of November" is practically just removing the word day from the reference. As in "on the 5th (day) of November." It is used everywhere and even though it could be understood a …

  2. What's the equivalent phrase in the UK for "I plead the fifth"?

    There is no such equivalent phrase that I know of for any English-speaking country. However thanks to the prevalence of US media, the phrase "plead the fifth" or "take the fifth" is widely recognized …

  3. How to refer to a specific floor of a building

    Jul 17, 2014 · Capitalisation implies that the name has been elevated to have meaning in its own right, not just as a literal description. For example, if the mezzanine between the 1st and what was the 2nd …

  4. range inclusion - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 1, 2019 · In my opinion "starting on" and "till" don't really go together so I wouldn't use option 1. The phrasing "on leave from X till Y" can be misinterpreted to mean that Y will be your first day back at …

  5. Is this correct way of replying with available dates for an interview

    Sep 4, 2014 · I think it would be better to mention it as your convenience rather than availability. Here is an example: It would be convenient for me to have the interview on 5th, 10th or 18th of August. Do …

  6. meaning - What is meant by "the fifth estate"? - English Language ...

    I've found several definitions that seem to be incompatible From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fifth+estate A class or group in society other than the nobility ...

  7. etymology - What comes after (Primary,unary), (secondary,binary ...

    Jan 11, 2018 · Here is something I was able to discover on the internet the prime time I confronted the same predicament as you. 1st = primary 2nd = secondary 3rd = tertiary 4th = quaternary 5th = …

  8. "Next Friday" vs. "This Friday" [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...

    I'd love to know the answer of this too, as there doesn't seem to be any universal meaning for which Friday is "next" friday. I usually find myself just saying either "this coming Friday" vs. "Friday after this …

  9. recurring events - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 29, 2011 · From WordWeb: Annual: Occurring or payable every year What is the corresponding single word for occurring every two year, three year, four year etc. I understand that it's surely not …

  10. present progressive - “it will take place” vs “it is taking place ...

    May 25, 2017 · 2. The meeting is taking place on the 5th of June vs The meeting will take place on the 5th of June. I'm asking this because I was taught that in such instances you MUST use the present …