Know Your English - May 2004

• WHAT IS the difference between a "chauffeur" and a "driver"?
• What is the meaning of "paddle your own canoe"?
• A man marrying a man and a woman marrying a woman. Is there a word for such a marriage?
• How is the word "heir" pronounced?
• What is the meaning and origin of "burn the midnight oil"?
• Why are the hottest days during summer referred to as "dog days"?
• IS IT OK to say, "I will meet you at about 7: 45"?
• Which is correct? "Relieved of" or "relieved off"?
• What is the meaning of the word "ditzy"?
• What's the meaning of "He's become a vegetable"?
• What is the difference between "gourmet" and "gourmand"? How are the two words pronounced?
• Know Your English
• How is the word "Lieutenant" pronounced?
• What is the meaning and origin of "hangdog expression"?
• Is it O.K to ask someone, "Would you like a cool drink?"
• What is the difference between "I had a bad day" and "I have had a bad day"?
• WHAT IS the meaning of "armchair critic"?
• What is the difference between "underemployed" and "unemployed"?
• How is the word "cavalcade" pronounced?
• Why is the written record of a meeting called "minutes"?
• Is it ok to use "prepone"?