Origin of the greeting "Sweet dreams" - English Language & Usage …
Jan 25, 2021 · Does anybody know the etymology of the phrase "sweet dreams"? I tried googling but did not find anything satisfying. Is this a relatively new phrase of the modern world or has this been in …
Opposite of Nightmare? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 29, 2014 · You need an appropriate adjective to qualify the dreams as good, pleasant, nice or lovely. Probably the most common adjective which is closely related to 'good' is the one used in the …
How do you address people at the beginning of a conversation?
I will have a visa interview (for the US) in a few days and I would like to know how I address people in a conversation. Especially, I would like to know the differences between the following: Sir...
Alternatives to "Good Night" when sleeping in the afternoon
"Sweet dreams" would technically work, but it's not usually used except with people you are very familiar with (children, romantic partners, family, etc.). You could also use "sleep well" at night — it's not …
What does "Many, many happy returns of the day" mean in context of …
Today I saw a birthday card which says: Many, many happy returns of the day. Can you help me understand what it means?
meaning in context - Use of "Might" and "Might not" - English …
May 20, 2011 · I know "Might" and "Might not" means the lack of certainty, but is there an implied probability in the use of these terms? In other words, does "I might be coming" imply that "It is …
grammaticality - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 4, 2014 · These are lyrics from the Beyoncé song "Sweet Dreams" (link to the part in question.) I've been curious about this for a while. If one considers "Till death do us part" to be correct, could this …
etymology - Origin of the saying "The hawk is out" - English Language ...
Jan 16, 2019 · You will hear the old folks say, "Look out children, Hawkins is coming." The original publication date of Evans' "Weather-Lore" was not at first clear from the textual evidence in Strange …
What does "uggin’ bumplies" mean? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Mar 24, 2021 · Here's an example sentence: How long do you think Rick and Michonne been uggin’ bumplies? What does “uggin' bumplies” mean and where does it come from?
translation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 21, 2023 · Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep May angels watch me through the night And keep me in their bless-ed sight Amen (Hug and a kiss on the forehead with a tuck-in …