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MarcInManhattan
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I have taught English grammar (as well as diction, style, etc.) for over a decade. I have written material that was published in various books and articles and have edited professional journals and books. And yes, I live in Manhattan! I am a native New York dialect speaker.

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What is an idiom about a stubborn person/opinion that uses the word "die"?
Nov 16, 2022
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What is the term for words such as Turkish, American, Canadian, Mexican, Polish, etc.?
Jul 24, 2022
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Word relating to going into another country in defense of one's people
Apr 4, 2023
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Idiom request: an unacceptable amount of effort
May 6, 2023
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When quoting poetry, is it appropriate to place [sic] after a lowercase 'I'?
Dec 13, 2022
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Synonymous phrase/idiom for "kangaroo court" that communicates a predetermined verdict
Aug 8, 2023
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Term meaning multiple different layers across many eras?
Jul 22, 2023
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What does the line "they'll be sorry they bought come sun up" from Deadwood mean?
Oct 25, 2022
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Meaning of "or we have headphones or we don't, so..."
Mar 20, 2022
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Alternative metaphor to ‘Blank Canvas’
Aug 23, 2022
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Should we add more abbreviations to "the list"?
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Are there any differences between U.S. Grammar & Usage and British Grammar & Usage?
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Is the phrase "I read that in Spock" correct?
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What do you call a place where certain ideas are prevalent?
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Does the phrase "Tom has been seeing Mary for a while" always imply they have a romantic relationship?
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Can we leave out "to" after go?
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Do we say "She looks prettier with her naked face" or "She looks prettier with her bare face"?