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“Not to mention” Vs. “Let alone” [duplicate]

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It is a question of do or die

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Does the phrase "engage with" imply anything about power differences?

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Can 'to be gone' be used in this sentence?

Is the use of the dative of possession (from Latin) in English phrases proper?

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"Double Clicking" to mean, going in depth

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Climbing the wall of worry.

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What does “Too much toothpaste has left the tube” mean? Is it a well-received turn of phrase?

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1 year old vs. 1 year of age - is one of them the "correct" form?

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Why is "has come from" used in this sentence rather than "comes from"?

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She is his would be/ wife to be

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Did anyone actually use the expression "Go to Jericho!"?

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Is "take a leak" considered only masculine or is it okay if women use it too?

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What does "Dad Joke" mean in the context of the Snowden tweet?

Whom does that vehicle belong to? versus To whom does that vehicle belong?

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Is "sound speed" a correct phrase?

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Where does the expression “money talks” come from?

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Does "to pursue this research as a joint collaboration" sound natural?

Is "with all due respect" now mainly used as a sarcastic expression?

What is some poetry or famous lines/sayings on the "indifference to wealth and fame"? [closed]

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