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Dove and dived: both are correct
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Both dove and dived are correct past tense forms of dive. The difference is mainly regional, and both appear in standard English.
Why P.O.S.H. probably is not the origin of “posh”
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The popular Port Out, Starboard Home story is catchy, but evidence is lacking. Most experts treat P.O.S.H. as a later backronym.
Why “OK” may be the most successful joke in English
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“OK” likely began as a playful abbreviation of “oll korrect” in 1839, then spread through politics and telegraphy into everyday English.
100 Idioms for Describing Improvement
Need fresher ways to talk about progress? This list of 100 improvement idioms adds color, clarity, and a few surprises you will want to use.
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