"Know about" vs. "know of" - English Language & Usage Stack …
To me it seems like 'know about' is used in every situation and the use of 'know of' is mostly limited to 'not that I know of' expression. Short google search seems to support my point of …
Usage of the phrase "you don't know what you don't know"
Jan 29, 2013 · We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – the ones we don't know we …
meaning - "to get to know someone" vs "to know someone"
Nov 9, 2012 · When you know someone, you understand their personality and quirks: you understand their sense of humor, you know what irritates them, you can tell when they're …
"it may/might interest you to know that" vs. "it may be of interest ...
Dec 16, 2016 · If you don't add "to you", then we don't know whose interest it is. It could be interesting for me to tell you, or for you to know. you need the "to someone" to know whose …
grammar - Which is correct (if any): "please let me know what do …
Please let me know what you think. is correct. Even if do were to be included, the correct form would be. Please let me know what you do think. but this should only be used for emphasis …
How do I know when to use: “completely”, “in full”, “totally” or ...
Feb 17, 2024 · Does anyone know any rule or pseudo-rule that works to find out when each of the following terms should be used? Using: completely vs in full vs totally vs entirely. I assume …
What's the origin of the saying "know your onions"?
May 30, 2013 · The phrase 'to know one's onion(s)' first appeared in print at least as early as 1891. Given its historical linguistic context, the 'source' of the phrase may be construed as the …
How would one know when to choose 'preferred' or 'preferable'?
Sep 27, 2013 · As an example, a housing developer may know from past experience that homes facing the waterfront have been preferred. (In the past, it has been the orientation of choice.) …
How do I know when a word with "ch" is pronounced hard or softly?
I'm hard-of-hearing, so when I read, I pronounce things phonetically because I don't hear a lot of soft sounds (like /sh/). To my surprise over the years, I've been continuously corrected on …
grammar - If you or somebody you know ... are/is ...? - English ...
I primarily want to know which of "are" or "is" is the appropriate verb. My hunch is that "you or somebody you know" can be substituted by a plural pronoun, which makes the verb "are"; but …