The saying “I would love to” is a very polite & enthusiastic way to express willingness or accept an invitation to do something. When someone says “I would love to”, it means they are willing to help you in some manner. There are many synonyms for “I would love to” including but not limited to … Read more
We’ve all been given a great tip that helps us prepare for future events. Maybe your mom tipped you off that it was going to rain tonight. Or maybe a friend warned of a pop quiz in the upcoming class. In response, you might say “thanks for the heads up!” However, is this phrase proper … Read more
“We were” is correct choice when trying to use the 1st person plural version of the verb “to be” in the past simple tense . “We was” is not proper English but is used in certain regions of the US. The phrase “we were” can be used in many different past tense contexts. It can … Read more
An email sign off is your final signature at the bottom of an email. Using the right email sign off projects a level of respect & courtesy to the email recipient. However, using the wrong email sign off can be disrespectful or insulting. There are dozens & dozens of different ways to end an email. … Read more
The phrase “slow is smooth, smooth is fast” conveys the idea that by taking things slowly and methodically can actually help you achieve your goals more efficiently. It originates from the U.S. Navy SEALs as a message to their soldiers, especially in life threatening situations. Synonyms for this mantra include “Slow and steady wins the … Read more
The saying “may the odds be ever in your favor” is used to as a way to wish someone (or a group of people) good luck. It originated from the popular Hunger Games series as way of sending best wishes to the contestant before they entered the dangerous Hunger Games. There are many different synonymous … Read more
The phrase “silly goose” is a light-hearted expression that is used in informal contexts. This saying is most commonly used when speaking specifically with children. It could be interpreted as insulting if the phrase “you silly goose” was used when speaking with older people or in professional settings. There are many different synonyms for the … Read more
The saying “if wishes were fishes we’d all swim in riches” is a popular rhyme used to discourage people from relying on luck in life. You will never get as many wishes as there are fishes in the sea. Hoping for good luck is not a reliable strategy! There are also several variations of this … Read more
The expression “I myself” is grammatically correct. This saying combines the subject pronoun “I” with the reflexive pronoun “myself”. However, in this instance “myself” is used as an intensive pronoun to add emphasis to the subject. Typically there are no necessary punctuation marks needed when using the phrase “I myself”. But in some instances a … Read more
The phrase “please be advised” is used to provide notice of relevant information. It is most frequently used in formal settings to convey very important information to the audience. This expression is commonly used on signs (i.e. wet floor signs), government warning, and other formal communications. There are a wide range of settings which it … Read more
