A sudden upsurge in instances of OK toward the end of 1840 suggests that that was the year when usage of the term became so common that newspapers could effectively devote space to talking about where the phrase originated—and to post jokes about it, such as an item asserting that, according to "the Ladies," it stood for "only kissing;" a ...

2017年11月13日 · The opposite of "OK" is "not OK". I'm sure there are various shorthand expressions that mean "not good" but these might vary depending on context. In any case, all these are considered slang expressions, and therefore none of them are "incorrect". Different groups use different slang, that's all.

2018年12月2日 · "I know where I stand" can mean something similar to "I know my place". The meanings mentioned by other answers are also possible interpretations. Disambiguating what meaning is meant becomes easier if the phrase continues for a few more words: "I know where I stand on gun control" would mean you know what your position on that issue is.

2023年10月24日 · LMK! LMK meaning! In this lesson, you will learn how to use the acronym - LMK in English with the definition and useful conversations. LMK LMK Meaning LMK is an internet acronym that stands for

2023年10月24日 · Daniel: OK, hmu with your email address so I can send it to you. Susan: Hey, long time no see, have something new? Mary: Ya, long time no see, I’, quite busy with my new job. Let’s date this weekend, ok? Susan: Ok, HMU and we’ll go out. Other Internet Acronyms. BBS = Be Back Soon; BBT= Be Back Tomorrow; BCNU = Be Seeing You; BOYF = Boyfriend

2012年10月21日 · As to the comma, the usual pace of speech in "blah blah, OK?" would suggest a comma, but this is really up to the style of the writer. I feel that OK As an imperative does not require a question mark. In general imperatives using questions do not (always) need them: "Miss Collins, will you close the window." "Miss Collins, close the window, OK."

2015年2月4日 · The oldest written references result from its use as a slogan by the Democratic party during the American Presidential election of 1840. Their candidate, President Martin Van Buren, was nicknamed 'Old Kinderhook' (after his birthplace in New York State), and his supporters formed the 'OK Club'.

2015年10月3日 · "Let's blow this pop/popcorn/Popsicle stand" is a relatively recent updating of an old slang expression from the turn of the twentieth century that blew "the bunch" or "the joint" instead of a stand. Both Google Books (which finds a first match from 1969) and J.E. Lighter (with a match from 1974) identify "Let's blow this pop stand" as the ...

2011年6月17日 · Gotcha actually has several meanings. All of them can be derived from the phrase of which this is a phonetic spelling, namely "[I have] got you".

2014年2月7日 · When my professor instructs me during his/her office hour, I may simply show my understanding by "Got it" or "I see". But I wonder how to say that politely and professionally in written English,