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The English adverbs specially and especially are often confused, even by native speakers. In this article, I will clarify the differences between these two words using examples from British English. Especially means "particularly," "exceptionally," or "above all others." It is used to highlight something that stands out among others. Examples:…
Continue reading...The English language phrases "make up your mind" and "decide" (or "make a decision") have similar but subtly different meanings as I will describe using British English examples. To make up your mind means to form an opinion. When you make up your mind you…
Continue reading...The English Language words dreaded and scared are similar, but different, as I will show using British English examples. Someone is scared when they experience something scary. Scary things cause fear. This fear can be rational or irrational. An example of being scared irrationally is: "I…
Continue reading...Two Christmas specials of The Great British Sewing Bee (TGBSB) reality TV show were broadcast on the BBC on 22 December 2021 and 30 December 2021. They are available to stream in the UK from the BBC iPlayer service. The judges were Savile Row's Patrick…
Continue reading...The English language phrases Calm Down and Go Easy have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Calm Down (verb) is an instruction to the listener to reduce their level of emotion. It is often used towards children,…
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