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"?