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Know Your English - February 2003

  • WHAT IS the difference between "lengthy" and "long"?
  • What is the meaning and origin of the expression "to pour oil on troubled waters"?
  • Can the word "heart throb" be used with woman?
  • How is the word "rapprochement" pronounced?
  • WHAT IS the meaning and origin of "blue blood"?
  • What is the difference between "residence" and "home"?
  • How is the word "moustache" pronounced?
  • What is the meaning of "umpteen"?
  • What is the meaning of "de facto"?
  • WHAT IS the meaning and origin of "win something hands down"?
  • What is the meaning of "sell someone short"?
  • What is the correct pronunciation of "research"?
  • Which of the following is the correct spelling? Judgement or judgment?
  • Is it OK to say, "each and every"?
  • Why do we say "movie buff" and "computer buff"?
  • WHAT IS the meaning and origin of "pipe dream"?
  • What does "bête noire" mean?
  • What do you call a person who collects gramophone records?
  • What is the correct pronunciation of the word "adult"?
  • Which is correct? "Consult with" or "consult"?
  • What is the difference between "money" and "funds"?

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