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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

 

Figuring it out at once

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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Hot Mess

 

Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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