Peaky blinders - WordReference Forums
Oct 23, 2019 · Peaky Blinders is a British crime drama television series ... that premiered on BBC Two on 12 September 2013. The series is primarily set in Birmingham, England, and follows the exploits …
To look peaky and to look poorly - WordReference Forums
Jan 29, 2006 · Hi, Thanks for the precious explanations!!! Has to look peaky the same meaning as to look poorly? Don't they stem from poor and peak? (peak of a mountain ex)? Have a nice Monday. Paola
on the bank of the cut | WordReference Forums
Jan 11, 2021 · The Peaky Blinders were an urban street gang based in Birmingham, England, that operated from the end of the 19th century to the early 1900s. Peaky Blinders - Wikipedia
Level of vulgarity of the word "whore" | WordReference Forums
Dec 13, 2018 · It appears in the title of a tragedy (' Tis Pity She's a Whore) and in the Biblical phrase "whore of Babylon", for a start. In fact, it's possibly the frequent use of the word and its offshoots …
index - plural: indexes vs. indices. | WordReference Forums
Dec 10, 2006 · Is there a difference between the above words? I believe I have heard about both "stock indexes" and "stock indices" - would they be one and the same thing?
deadline vs. due date | WordReference Forums
Sep 18, 2009 · Hi!, could anyone explain the difference between deadline and due date and put a couple of examples of their use? Thank you!
it is not allowed to, it is not permitted to - WordReference Forums
Jun 14, 2014 · Hello. Some people say that using of "allow" is incorrect in sentences with dummy "it". It is not allowed to pass burning area. It is not allowed to change firing order. But "permitt" is correct. It …
I arrive vs I am arriving vs I will arrive vs I will be arriving
May 3, 2017 · Hello, I have difficulties understanding the difference in use of these four tenses when it comes to arriving or departing to/from places. For instance, I arrive at the main station tomorrow …
condescending attitude vs patronizing attitude - WordReference Forums
May 22, 2010 · can anyone give me a good example of condescending attitude that will make it easier for me to understand the meaning of the word condescending? thanks in advance...
It is (us/we) who..... | WordReference Forums
Mar 2, 2013 · Usually, by mere intuition (very grammar illiterate I must admit), I believe I use “us” or “we” correctly, but in the structure bellow I am not sure if only one is correct or both. It is us who will be …