
Mixing use of K for thousands and MM for millions
Jul 3, 2014 · M and MM are roman numerals where M is one thousand and MM is intended to denote "one thousand thousands." K comes from kilo which is the unit prefix in metric systems …
What exactly is "I'mma?" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Oct 10, 2013 · In practice in US speech, what's written as I'm going to, or as I'm gonna, is pronounced somewhere around /'amənə/, with 3 syllables, the last two unstressed. In rapid …
Is it natural to say "Ok, I will"? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Jun 15, 2020 · Saying ok I will is completely fine and perfectly natural to me. I'm a senior citizen, make note that everyone speaks a little differently especially depending on where you are. I …
differences - I'm finished vs I finished - English Language & Usage ...
Aug 13, 2015 · I'm finished is more matter of fact. "I'm finished with this book, you can read it now." It's synonymous with "I'm done." "I finished" is more likely to have an exclamation point. …
On Saturday afternoon or in the Saturday afternoon?
Sep 16, 2011 · The choice of prepositions depends upon the temporal context in which you're speaking. "On ~ afternoon" implies that the afternoon is a single point in time; thus, that …
grammar - I sent ... vs. I have sent ... vs. I had sent you an email ...
May 14, 2016 · They are all grammatically correct, but have slightly different connotations (in my opinion). The first two mean almost exactly the same thing; the only difference I infer between …
What's the origin of the saying "know your onions"?
May 30, 2013 · The phrase 'to know one's onion(s)' first appeared in print at least as early as 1891. Given its historical linguistic context, the 'source' of the phrase may be construed as the …
grammar - How can I express what I study? - English Language
Sep 16, 2014 · Note also that terminology may differ from place to place. In some U.S. institutions, you would conventionally be called be a junior, at others a third-year student or …
Is it correct to use "me too" and "I too"?
Oct 13, 2013 · I'm a bit confused. Is it correct to use "me too" and "I too"? (Also with other pronouns.) For example, if I want to say that Juan gives a present to Ana and I give a present …
nouns - "Thanks and Regards" vs. "Thanks and regards" - English ...
I am almost certain that the R in regards must be in lower case because it follows a conjunction and is therefore a part of the same phrase/sentence.