- Know about vs. know of - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Recently one of my friends told me that there is distinct difference between 'know of something' and 'know about something' expressions 'know of' is used when you have personal experience with wha
- “aware” vs “know” - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
For me, know implies knowledge of details or individual pieces, while am aware of implies a knowledge only of a whole Using your example, knowing my rights means that I know I have the right to remain silent, the right to be represented by an attorney, etc Being aware of my rights might mean the same thing, but implies that I know that I do have rights, but am not sure what those rights are
- Which is correct: So far as I know or As far as I know?
Thus, "As far as I know, Bob is happy" over "Bob is happy, so far as I know" They are equivalent in meaning therefore, but choice of one over another betrays, for me, certain prejudices I also sense that "so far as" sounds slightly antiquated and is losing ground
- List of expertise levels from beginner to expert [closed]
I would like to create a list of terms, from beginner to expert, using as many terms as possible which represent different levels of expertise I have constructed by myself: Newbie Novice Rookie
- Happen to know vs. came to know vs. got to know vs. came across
Can anyone give use cases and examples for Happen to know Came to know Got to know Came across I always gets confused in their uses
- Usage of the phrase you dont know what you dont know
What is the correct usage of phrase "you don't know what you don't know"? Can it be used in formal conversation writing?
- How to use you know - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
For a non-native speaker like me, I am always wondering how to use you know correctly, as in the following sentence: Alright, well, for example, like on Saturdays, y’know, what I liked to do
- What is the origin of the phrase, “That’s for me to know and you to . . .
Conclusions All of the examples cited above—which range in publication year from 1866 to 1955—use the phrase "that's for me to know and you to find out" (or a close variant) in a very modern way—as a snappy retort to someone who is being inappropriately nosy or who is simply being naturally curious but whose question has prompted a dismissive or teasing response from the speaker All of
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