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Word to call a person that works in a store I seem to always have a trouble with this one; what do you call a person that works in a store? A clerk? A sales person? Neither of these sound right Saying "person that works in the store" doesn'
etymology - Where did the term Hows tricks come from? - English . . . The full OED has it first recorded 1915 under definition P4 how's (less frequently how are) tricks? - how are things? how are you getting on? colloquial (originally U S ) Compare You never miss a trick (you exploit every opportunity) and How's your luck? (are you getting good opportunities?)
Origin of the phrase under your belt? - English Language Usage . . . In my opinion, a reference to a weapon under one's belt makes much more sense as the origin for experience knowledge related meaning, than the idea of consumed food or drink Past experience can be used as a "weapon", an instrument for future achievemnts It's much more useful than a food or alcoholic dring, which actually makes you less apt if anything
prepositions - Why is it “tuck in” and not just “tuck”? - English . . . 1 tuck verb (tucks, present participle tucking; past and past participle tucked) (transitive) To pull or gather up (an item of fabric) [From 14thc ] (transitive) To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden [From 1580s ] Tuck in your shirt I tucked in the sheet He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket
Bakeshop vs. bake shop vs. bakery vs. bakery shop vs . . . A cake shop or a pastry shop is more like what we call in France a patisserie Pastry shops generally offer a wide variety of cakes including viennoiseries, but also pastries like napoleons and other fine delicacies However, pastry shops don't make or sell bread And so, a cake shop or pastry shop can't be referred to as a bakery
Correct usage of replacing cuss words with symbols So, with that all in mind: What symbols are acceptable for doing this? Are there patterns or specific methods for this? (Specific patterns for certain words) Other rules that may pertain to the situation
What is the origin of stitched up like a kipper? I think it's a mixture of similes He may have stitched you up, or he may equally have done you In the latter case, he may have done you brown (like a piece of meat is well done) or done you like a kipper (even more so, since kippers are done, or smoked, for many hours) Combining the two is a jocular turn of phrase (like without a paddle to stand on) that is easily picked up by people