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How did "inferno" enter the English language?

How did "right-on" become pejorative in BrEng?

"It's a good car, that" - "That" and "this" at the end of sentences

You need your eyes testing

What is the difference between /ʊ/ and /ʌ/ in British English?

What does "Rabbit" mean on 1st of June

Are /ɑːɹ/ and /æɹ/ allophones?

What are the origins of gully and googly in cricket?

diffirence between "i have no..." and "i've got no..." [duplicate]

Why is the clause "They filled me in on all the latest news from Cambridge" correct?

What is the word used to describe a forced choice

Is it acceptable to use a single hyphen as a dash (as the BBC does)?

British English spelling: “gripped” or “gript”?

Health risk vs healthy risk

Which one is more British: "car hire" or "rent a car"?

What is the origin of the American expression "s*** fire"?

What is right? (English question)

What are all the ways the British use the word "lovely"? Especially towards pretty girls?

Does the word "gentleman" retain the distinction "of leisurely lifestyle" anywhere in British English?

Spelling protocol (American/British/Canadian) for an International conference