“Kudos” ends in s, so many people assume it is plural. Its history is different: English borrowed it as a singular noun meaning praise.
Deep-seated: the original phrase and why people write deep seeded
Deep seated is the standard phrase for something firmly established. Deep seeded is a common misspelling shaped by sound.
Why “none” can be singular or plural
“None” can take a singular or plural verb. The best choice depends on whether you mean not one or not any.
Toe the line: the original phrase and what it means
The standard phrase is toe the line. It started with toes placed on a line, and now it means following rules or meeting a standard.
Groak: the word for staring at someone who is eating
Groak names the act of staring at someone while they eat, hoping for food. It is an informal, playful word with a very clear image.
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