Know Your English - March 2001

• WHAT IS the difference between ``The mango is too sweet'' and ``The mango is very sweet''.
• What is the meaning and origin of ``Pandora's box''?
  
• What is the meaning of Adam's ale?
  
• What is the difference between ``preserve'' and ``conserve''?
  
• I HAVE been coming here every day, but you are never around. Don't tell me that you are already busy with next month's conference.
  
• What is the meaning and origin of "flea market"?
  
• Why is the word ``number'' abbreviated to ``No.''
  
• What is the difference between ``nickname'' and ``pseudonym''?
  
• What is the past tense of ``telecast''?
  
• What does ``a.k.a'' stand for?
  
• What is the meaning of ``cross one's fingers''?
  
• WHAT'S THE matter with you today? You look worried.