- Bush telegraph, Give a straw WHAT IS the difference between "figure something out" and "figure something up"?
- What is the meaning and origin of "to draw first blood"?
- Why do we say "donkey's years"?
- After a bad cold, the nose looks red and the skin starts peeling. Is there a word for this?
- Which is correct? `enamoured of' or 'enamoured about'?
- WHAT IS the difference between "death" and "demise"?
- Why do westerners say, "to tie the knot"
- Which is correct? "... a half hour... " or "... an half hour... ."?
- How is the word "innuendo" pronounced?
- What is the meaning of "Rapunzel's tresses"?
- WHAT IS the difference between "hearty" and "heartfelt"?
- I don't find the word "bus stand" in the dictionary. Why is that?
- What is the meaning and origin of "lock stock and barrel"?
- How is the word "awry" pronounced?
- What is the meaning of "zero-sum game"?
- "Know your English"
Know Your English - December 2002
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| Definition: | (noun) A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States. |
| Synonyms: | Italian sandwich, poor boy, sub, Cuban sandwich, grinder, zep, torpedo, wedge, submarine, bomber, hero |
| Usage: | When I'm really hungry, I make myself a hoagie with all the trimmings. |
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  Deep Brain StimulationDeep brain stimulation is a medical treatment that involves the use of a device called a brain pacemaker, which sends high-frequency electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain via implanted electrodes. The technique has provided remarkable therapeutic benefits for otherwise treatment-resistant disorders such as chronic pain and Parkinson's disease, however, its underlying principles and mechanisms are still not clear, and there is potential for serious side effects, including what? More... Discuss |
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 Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring Sparks a Riot (1913)The Rite of Spring is a landmark ballet by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky that provoked a riot when it premiered at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. Expecting the demure conventions of classical ballet, the audience was caught off-guard by Stravinsky's dissonant score and Vaslav Nijinsky's violently untraditional choreography depicting fertility rites. Fistfights broke out between detractors and supporters, and chaos ensued. What Disney film popularized the ballet? More... Discuss |
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 Bob Hope (1903)Famous for his "ski-jump" nose, superb timing, and irreverent attitude, Hope was an immensely popular American comedian. He debuted in vaudeville in the 1920s and later performed on radio, television, stage, and in more than 50 films. He hosted the Oscars a record-breaking 17 times over 38 years. A master of comic monologues and mildly bawdy one-liners, he was a tireless entertainer of US troops overseas. When asked on his deathbed at age 100 where he wanted to be buried, how did he respond? More... Discuss |
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 But reason has no power against feeling, and feeling older than history is no light matter.Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) Discuss |
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