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  1. Where does "get-go" come from? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    The earliest match I could find in Google Books searches for get-go, git-go, getgo, and gitgo is one in Louise Moore, "Black Men vs. Black Women," in Liberator (August 1966) [combined snippets]: I want …

  2. Get-go attitude vs. go-getter - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Feb 24, 2015 · Get-go and go-get are different idioms. From the get-go means 'from the very beginning', so get-go means 'beginning'. Go get, on the other hand, means to take action (go) and achieve (get) …

  3. AM/PM vs a.m./p.m. vs am/pm - English Language & Usage Stack …

    I used to think PM/AM was correct, but at some point, I switched to using p.m./a.m. for reasons I can't recall. I know that in practical, casual writing, people tend to use whatever form is most

  4. First floor vs ground floor, usage origin - English Language & Usage ...

    Apr 10, 2015 · Ground floor – First floor: In British English, the floor of a building which is level with the ground is called the ground floor. The floor above it is called the first floor, the floor above...

  5. etymology - What was the first use of the saying, "You miss 100% of …

    This is often credited to Wayne Gretzky (see for example Forbes), but I have some serious doubts that this is the original. So, 2 questions here: Was Wayne Gretzky really the first to say this? ...

  6. What is the difference between 'share to' and 'share with'?

    Jan 23, 2024 · Should I use 'share with' or 'share to' when I want to share a great page I've seen on a social networking site with a friend?

  7. Origin of fag (meaning a cigarette in British English)

    Dec 1, 2015 · Aside from the offensive meaning, colloquial British English uses the term fag to indicate a cigarette. James has gone outside for a fag In my googling, I thought perhaps this originates from one...

  8. Usage of "done" vs. "done with." [duplicate] - English Language

    You're right to be bothered. I'm done my homework is not acceptable English. I'm done with my homework I have done my homework I did my homework are fine. Done is called the past participle …

  9. "Focussed" or "focused"? Rules for doubling the last consonant when ...

    Nov 8, 2010 · The rules are much more complicated, and I don't think it's a good idea to post them all here. Re: doubling of the final consonant in an unstressed syllable. Pam Peters (in "The Cambridge …

  10. single word requests - What is the name of the area of skin between …

    Apr 29, 2014 · What is the name of the area that is between the nose and the upper lip, circled in figure 1 below? source of face image I have found that the area circled in figure 2, the small indentation …