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  1. 'Odds And Ends' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

    What does the idiom 'Odds And Ends' mean? With a clear, concise definition and usage examples, discover this idiom's meaning and usage in the English language. Explore with us …

  2. What are the chances/ What are the odds. - UsingEnglish.com

    May 14, 2019 · What are the odds she screws up another order?" Is it something like 'what are the chances of something?' I tried looking up 'what are the chances' but couldn't find anything. …

  3. [Vocabulary] Low odds - UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Nov 1, 2018 · Hi teachers In the following sentence, does "low odds" mean higher chance? That is, it is likely that an infrastructure deal will be reached? The reason I'm asking this question is …

  4. [Vocabulary] - steep vs. sheer | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Jan 4, 2012 · What's the difference between steep and sheer? If there's any.

  5. Glossary of Football Vocabulary (Soccer) - UsingEnglish.com

    This extensive glossary of football vocabulary (soccer) is designed to help you learn the language associated with the beautiful game. It's the ultimate guide to the lingo of the football World Cup …

  6. English, a Crazy Language Indeed! - UsingEnglish.com

    Jun 24, 2022 · A couple of light-hearted and entertaining looks at the English language and why it can sometimes be so confusing to learn.

  7. there is a lot of people or there are a lot of people?

    Jul 24, 2003 · I strongly disagree. The subject in this sentence is lot - not two lots, but a lot. There is a lot, just like there is a bird. The confusion stems from prepositional phrase that modifies …

  8. My favourite animal is a cat/the cat/cats. - UsingEnglish.com

    Dec 28, 2021 · 1 and 2 are both possible. In #1, you're referring to a specific cat. In #2, you're referring to the whole species. #3 is incorrect because "animal is" is singular but "cats" is …

  9. UsingEnglish.com: English Language (ESL) Learning Online

    Oct 19, 2010 · Master the English language with UsingEnglish.com! Discover ESL resources, improve your vocabulary, and join a thriving community of learners and teachers.

  10. [Grammar] - Kind of/sort of/type of+ noun - UsingEnglish.com

    Jan 15, 2012 · I always come across this problem: not knowing if the countable noun after kind of/sort of/type of must be singular or plural. I read a number of grammar...