Apr 13, 2017 · For the same reason you suggested Oki-doki -- it's easier to say than okay-dokay. Changing one letter from okay to okey keeps a resemblance with the original -- if ever it should need to be written down, which isn't often.

Jun 15, 2020 · To me it seems perfectly fine, but I heard from a native speaker that it does not sound natural. For example: — Will you please send the assets by tomorrow? — Ok I will. Does this sound natural? ...

I've heard lots of varying histories of the term "OK". Is there any evidence of the true origin of the term?

Sep 17, 2014 · Is it OK for you? would be asked in order to confirm whether something provided for the other person is suitable for them, e.g. after giving them a cup of coffee. Is it OK with you? would be asked in order to gain agreement from the other person that a proposal is acceptable, e.g. "Is it OK with you if we meet at 6 instead of 7?" Incidentally, the emphasis in the …

You are correct, they are from Latin and Greek, we have simply inherited terms from both. There is a good reference for Latin and Greek roots over at Wikipedia: Uni meaning one: un-, uni- one language of origin: Latin etymology: unus, unius examples: unary, union Bi/Di meaning two: bi- two language of origin: Latin etymology: bis, "twice"; bini, "in twos" examples: binoculars, …

First of all, It's usually "I've got it". But that's just nit-picking. Native English speakers usually use either interchangeably to mean the same thing, that is, they understand now. There doesn't seem to be a difference in meaning or usage due to the different verb tense. They also sometimes add "now": "I've got it now" or "I get it now".

Sep 18, 2014 · If you ask the librarian for a book written in Urdu, and she has none in the collection, she can't help you, never "can't help but". If you suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, then you cannot control your impulses. You can't help it, but you exhibit undesirable behavior. There are other explanations for poor impulse control, including the obvious: you …

Aug 2, 2012 · Do we have a more polite way to say “Is this understanding correct?”. I often find it a little tough question to ask to clients. Anything that sounds more polite and means the same? And also, is the

Some people used to say: Thank you very much. Where others say: Thank you so much. Could anybody please explain what differences there may be between those, whether of correctness or usefulne...

Aug 22, 2011 · It would usually be either “Did you have breakfast?” or “Have you had breakfast?” Also fine are “Did you eat… ?” and “Have you eaten… ?” If it is — say — mid-morning, and you want to know if someone has already eaten today, then “Have you had/eaten breakfast?” (possibly “…yet?”) is probably the more natural form (since they might still have the breakfast …