WHY DO SOME ENGLISH SPEAKERS PRONOUNCE “FêTE” AS “FATE”?
In French, from whom we’ve borrowed the word, it’s /fɛt/ “fet”. But if we pronounced it as if it were an English word after dropping the accent, it would be /fi:t/ “feet”. From english.stackexchange.com
"BEST BEFORE" SAYS "11 MA 23"; IS IT MAY OR MARCH?
Apr 18, 2011 Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for … From english.stackexchange.com
IS THERE A TERM FOR LETTING OUT AN EXASPERATED SIGH THROUGH THE NOSE?
Feb 8, 2015 Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for … From english.stackexchange.com
USAGE AND ORIGIN OF "SISTER" IN EXPRESSIONS LIKE "SISTER COMPANY ...
Jan 24, 2017 2005 Independent (Nexis) 5 Feb. 45 The drink incorporates creme de mure (blackberry liqueur), the somewhat sweeter sister of creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur). … From english.stackexchange.com
ETYMOLOGY - HISTORY OF THE IDIOMATIC USAGE OF VANILLA - ENGLISH ...
Jun 22, 2018 I think that the source of the idea of vanilla as bland and neutral is the expression "plain vanilla"—signifying vanilla as the primary flavoring (of a pudding, ice cream, cake batter, … From english.stackexchange.com
"SOUR CREAM" VERSUS "SOURED CREAM" - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
We were regaled next with creme bouilli, or boiled cream ; the ingredients which enter into the composition of the beverage are sour cream, eggs, and milk hot from the cow, with a little … From english.stackexchange.com
PHRASES - ANTONYM OF "CRèME DE LA CRèME" - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Oct 13, 2015 Acceding that 'Bottom of the Barrel' is a good and sufficient answer (suggested by @JohnLawler), if we were to attempt to mirror the sense of the expression 'crème de la crème' … From english.stackexchange.com
ORIGIN OF "CREAM OF THE CROP" - ENGLISH LANGUAGE & USAGE STACK …
The French expression may have had additional appeal in English because French evoked sophistication and the ruling class. In the 20th century, the use of creme de la creme declined … From english.stackexchange.com
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "CREAM" AND "CREME" [CLOSED]
Nov 30, 2016 From my understanding, I think of creme as a dessert. She pressed down on the lever to shoot out a mound of whipped creme. Though, I don't know about the cream. Multiple … From english.stackexchange.com
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