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  1. synonyms - Differences between "sledge", "sleigh" and "sled" - English ...

    Dec 22, 2011 · Is there a difference between a sledge, a sleigh and a sled? Dictionary definitions suggest they are synonymous, but it certainly sounds wrong to refer to Santa Claus on a sledge.

  2. Saying for using an overly powerful tool to fix a minor problem

    Nov 23, 2015 · I found "A sledgehammer to crack a nut" as one example. What are some others?

  3. "To kill a fly with a..."? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    someone wrote here in a comment: "Using a sledgehammer to miss flies" , but I don't know if this is a frequently used phrase.

  4. Is it wrong to use "sliding"? [closed] - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Jan 30, 2015 · Sledding requires a sled (or as some responders have called it, a sledge. I think "sledge" is British; I know Americans call it a sled.) I went sledding as a kid, in western Washington state. …

  5. "Why it is" vs "Why is it" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 7, 2013 · What is the difference between these two sentences: 1 ) Please tell me why is it like that. (should I put question mark at the end) 2 ) Please tell me why it is like that. (should I put question ...

  6. Origin of the slang "L7" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 5, 2020 · According to a Reddit post A square.. hence shape of L7 {} the origin is that the two adjacent characters L7 looks kind of like a square. It doesn't look very square when the riser of 7 is …

  7. Term for "Every 2 weeks"? [duplicate] - English Language & Usage …

    Feb 23, 2012 · Possible Duplicate: Are there any words I can use to disambiguate “biweekly”? Is there a term two designate a frequency of "every two weeks", like …

  8. What's the etymology of the expression "let it slide?"

    Nov 8, 2012 · ODO's entry for slide defines "let something slide" as: negligently allow something to deteriorate: Papa had let the business slide after Mama’s death Therefore, the connotation is quite …

  9. Team is or Team are - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Is it correct to say, the team that will be attending with me is listed below: or should I say the team that will be attending with me are listed below

  10. How did "When" become the customary answer to "say when"?

    Jun 21, 2012 · I can't answer how, but I can say when. According to the OED: say when, colloq. formula used by a person pouring out drink for another, to ask him to say when he shall stop; also ellipt., as a …