"What is the weather today?" or "How is the weather today?"
Jul 26, 2018 · There’s also the sarcastic/joking “How’s the weather up there?” to comment on how tall someone is (or how’s the weather up there {on your high horse/in your ivory tower/etc.} ) I …
"What does the weather look like" or "what is the weather like"?
Right now, it's overcast and windy. Well, we'd better bundle up, then, if it's getting cold already. That said, there's a chance that the first question is asking for an assessment of local weather …
What do they mean with "Hi, how are you doing"?
Sep 18, 2014 · When I was in New York the workers at the counter (in a shop) always said Hi, how are you doing? I was, and still am very confused if they just mean "hello", or actually want …
How to use "I wondered, I wonder, I am wondering, or I was …
Aug 27, 2021 · FumbleFingers comment is the best advice: All of these constructions can be improved by getting straight to the point. But to answer your questions directly: No, you don't …
How do you use "smooth sailing" idiomatically?
Aug 14, 2019 · When asked “How’s the new job going?” the cool response is a simple Smooth sailing. perhaps with a hand gesture for emphasis where the speaker starts with the elbow …
word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Sep 4, 2024 · OP's query: Where are you from?' The answer: 'I'm from school, mom, there was athletics today.' Or 'I was at work, sorry I didn’t let you know earlier.' The question: Where are …
past vs past perfect - I have been away or I was away - English ...
Apr 22, 2018 · Let's say I have just returned from a week's holiday. Can I say "I have been away for a week" or do I have to say "I was away for a week"? Or are both possible?
phrase meaning - Making sense for "How does it look like?"
Jul 5, 2021 · "Like what is the weather?"Is using "like" as a filler but makes little sense unlike the following: "Like we went down to the pool, and like hung out.” The question is actually asking …
What's the difference between `Hello` and `Hello there`?
Aug 26, 2024 · I am planning to mow the grass on the verge next to the sidewalk today. In the future, I'd rather you let your dog empty its bowels somewhere else — perhaps on your own …
politeness - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Aug 17, 2019 · I totally agree with Weather Vane. If you started of with good afternoon Sir (s) and Madam (s) in any of my interviews you would have been quickly finished. The last thing …