
Origin and connotations of RBF (Resting Bitch Face)
May 22, 2013 · RBF first gained attention when a meme took over the Internet in 2013. That, plus a viral mock-public service announcement on "Bitchy Resting Face" made the "condition" …
Non-derogatory word/phrase analog of "bi**** resting face" but …
I am not normally someone who uses the word bitch, in fact I dislike it greatly. However, there is the concept out there of "bitchy resting face", for people who have a face that looks unhappy …
Always has been / has always been - English Language & Usage …
Aug 6, 2020 · I'm deeply sorry for my poor english skills but I need to know. :( Can I answer: "It always has been happening" after the sentence: "This is happening …
How offensive is it to call someone a "slag" in British English?
It sounds pretty confrontational and insulting, and is certainly disparaging, if not downright offensive. Etymology here: slag - loose woman or treacherous man - the common association …
"Speak to" vs. "Speak with" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Aug 14, 2010 · The OED’s first sense of “to speak with ——”, meaning “To converse with, talk to; to consult or confer with”, doesn’t seem restricted to North America. Citations from English …
nouns - "Thanks and Regards" vs. "Thanks and regards" - English ...
Yes, many use that way, also in "Best Regards". But, especially if we're talking about some official/formal email, I'd suggest to write according to the normal rules of orthography. In that …
If 'pre' is previous, 'post' is after, what is current?
Jun 21, 2012 · We were discussing something like pre-boss era, post-boss era. What word describes the era where the boss is still there?
"At" or "in" the office? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 24, 2011 · In some cases "the office" means "the place where I work" which could mean a building or a suite in a building. In other cases "the office" refers to a particular room. The …
"Dammit" vs. "damnit" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 23, 2012 · What is the correct spelling, dammit or damnit? And what is the difference? Just writing this question brings up a red squiggly underneath damnit and the suggestions include …
"Lately" and "recently" in Present Perfect - English Language
Apr 20, 2017 · If I use Present Perfect Progressive and Present Perfect with an expression of unfinished time, it implies that the action is continuing. But what about recently and …