
Pips and seeds - WordReference Forums
Sep 16, 2011 · Hi all, can you help me with the right word (pip or seed) for the different fruits below? grape pips? orange/lemon pips? watermelon seeds? melon seeds? pumpkin seeds? apricot pip? peach pip? cherry pip? apple seeds? pear seeds? And also, olive pit? Thanks.
pip / seed - WordReference Forums
Jul 22, 2017 · Is the word pip commonly used? I suppose pip is only used for small seeds, but you can always call them seed regardless of size. Is that correct?
fruit and vegetables countable/uncountable - WordReference …
Aug 11, 2009 · I am desparately inquisitive about the difference between the concept of the two words, "fruit" and "vegetable." As the following show, we often see the set of an uncountable noun "fruit" and a plural noun "vegetables". What is the difference with "fruits and vegetables" in …
put or pull yourself together - WordReference Forums
Apr 24, 2006 · Hi there, I do know that pull yourself together is a correct expression but what about put yourself together? Does it have any sense, the same meaning as using pull? Thank you
To get in touch/get in contact - WordReference Forums
Jan 2, 2007 · Well i have to prepare something for the future clients (it's for the publicity agency) and they will have option to get in contact/get in touch with the provider by telephone or by Email. To get in touch...i use a lot for the customers/partners that i already know and we cooperate a lot, that's why it sounds more informal to me.
فزت ورب الكعبة - WordReference Forums
Mar 14, 2017 · Hello everybody I'd like to translate this sentence into English. فزت و رب الکعبه This is my attempt: By the Lord of the Kaaba, I achieved salvation. Is my translation correct? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Substitute with / by - WordReference Forums
May 28, 2014 · This is the best and simplest way to say it. - You can substitute olive oil with sunflower oil. This does not make sense. - You can substitute olive oil for sunflower oil. This is backwards. - Olive oil can be replaced with sunflower oil. - Olive oil can be replaced by sunflower oil. - Olive oil can be substituted with sunflower oil.
(Make a) deposit to, at, with, on or for - WordReference Forums
Mar 27, 2010 · I would call this a "down payment", not a deposit. Unfortunately, the sentences as you have written them don't completely make sense. You could say: I made a down payment (here/with you). I made a down payment (with you) last week. I have made a down payment on an item at a particular store. What happens to my down payment? Your second question is correct. You make a deposit at a bank into ...
How to ask for two "breads"? - WordReference Forums
Sep 8, 2006 · As bread is an uncountable noun, I was wondering how one can ask for two loaves of bread. Can I say: Two breads, please following the model: Two coffees, please. Thank you.
come over, come by, drop in, drop by, stop by - WordReference …
Feb 24, 2009 · Hello. I know the following phrasal verbs all mean "pay a visit" but I have great difficulties to differentiate between them. come over - come by - drop in - drop by - stop by Could you describe the differences and possibly give some examples? Are there any other verbs or phrasal verbs with a...