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  1. Regarding Re: ; what is the correct usage in an email subject line?

    I want to know what is the recommended way to use Re: in the subject line of an email. I use Re: in the subject line as a shortform of 'in regards to'. Whenever I have used Re:, people have told me

  2. 'I get it' vs. 'I got it' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 6, 2012 · First of all, It's usually "I've got it". But that's just nit-picking. Native English speakers usually use either interchangeably to mean the same thing, that is, they understand now. There doesn't …

  3. What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?

    Jul 3, 2024 · What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"? Clarifying ... The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men. So a male equivalent would be an older man seek...

  4. What can I call 2nd and 3rd place finishes in a competition?

    Nov 28, 2021 · There are many awards I received from the sport I did. I thought to compress everything and write as 'Inter university and All island winner' but I have placed only 2nd and 3rd places. What is …

  5. "At hand" vs "on hand" vs "in hand" - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    What's the difference between at hand, on hand and in hand? At hand seems to me as if you have something in reach. On hand is if you have something in stock. And in hand can be used as if you …

  6. 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...

  7. Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or …

    Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or w/w/o Obviously, something this complex is best written in full form, but I'm looking for something to use in space

  8. 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

  9. Como retirar do EDGE a página do MSN como padrão? - Microsoft Q&A

    Bom dia e bem-vindo ao Fórum do Microsoft Edge. Relativamente á sua questão, uma vez que apenas quer permitir às crianças acesso a páginas autorizadas poderá tentar definir uma página especifica …

  10. What is the origin of shorthand for "with" -> "w/"?

    Jan 18, 2023 · CyberDefinitions gives a plausible explanation: Although its origin is contested, w/ has been used at least since the rise of the fast-food industry in the 1950s. As a form of shorthand to …