Correct abbreviation of "engineer" - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Jun 3, 2012 · What is the correct abbreviation of engineer? In my organization, some of my colleagues use Eng. and some use Engr.
Can "boil over" mean "go away" in American English?
6 days ago · In British English, the phrase "boil over" sometimes means "go away": on British TV shows I've heard sentences like Just wait and this will all boil over, …
Is it CoViD? Or COVID? Covid? How should the word be spelled?
Mar 24, 2020 · Official nomenclature and journalistic practice A recent item by Elisabeth Ribbans, " COVID or Covid? The comfort of pedantry at a time of national crisis," in The Guardian (April 19, …
Why is muscle cramp called a “charley horse”?
Aug 22, 2025 · It is NOT closely associated with baseball today. Everyone, basically, who does sports in NA knows and uses this term. A Charley horse is an incredibly painful cramp in the lower leg but not …
Is there a word for hate against religions or a specific religion ...
Feb 14, 2014 · I realize that this might be difficult to answer because some religions closely identify with certain races and/or nationalities. If it makes it easier, the question can be narrowed down to …
What is the origin of the noun "satellite town"?
May 16, 2012 · A satellite town is a town that is located in the outskirts of a major city. What is the origin of this name, satellite town? What does "satellite" exactly mean here?
idioms - You have the watches, but we have the time - English …
May 2, 2021 · The earliest match I've been able to find for any close variant of "You have the watches, but we have the time" is in testimony by Ambassador William Taylor, identified as "coordinator for …
"Lunch" vs. "dinner" vs. "supper" — times and meanings?
Apr 24, 2011 · There's actually quite a bit of variation in different regions of the US. As I said, it's quite common to hear Dinner as the noontime meal in many areas of the American South. I've noticed that …
Should I always use a comma after "e.g." or "i.e."?
Mar 13, 2011 · @VincentKrebs in that example the "e.g." seems parenthetical: it could be omitted entirely. Therefore, it should have two commas (one before and one after) or none, the choice being …
What's the origin of the word "geezer"? - English Language & Usage ...
May 27, 2011 · "Geezer" actually means an odd or eccentric man. This word came from guise, which was: (in Scotland and N England) the practice or custom of disguising oneself in fancy dress, often …