Words & Wordplay - May 2007

It seems to correct to use the expression "you couldn't care less," eg: "you couldn't care less about global warming, so don't pretend to be outraged by..."

Yet in everday usage, I more often hear people say "you could care less..." which doesn't make sense, unless intended to be sarcastic.

2007-05-28 21:31:54 · 7 answers · asked by hardoon 1

2007-05-28 20:36:07 · 6 answers · asked by sparklin_wiggles 1

Sentient: To be able to perceive or feel things

Ambit: The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

2007-05-28 20:16:38 · 1 answers · asked by Bella 1

2007-05-28 19:15:12 · 18 answers · asked by chaotic_evil_pixie 1

I know some use web shortcut language, I don't mean that. I mean the questions (or answers) that leave one clueless as to what they are talking about.

2007-05-28 17:55:30 · 12 answers · asked by dasupr 4

This might sound really stupid but ive never been able to find what $K means. like $30k is it 30 thousand or somthing, but then why is it a k?

2007-05-28 17:50:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi.
i am learning english.
can i clear off / clear away someone? (not something)
help!

2007-05-28 16:09:51 · 1 answers · asked by josh 1

2007-05-28 16:07:11 · 4 answers · asked by michele o 1

how do you pronounce "suffolk" as in the horse "suffolk punch"

2007-05-28 15:29:36 · 9 answers · asked by redneck girl 1

" a work in progress towards enlightenment"

2007-05-28 15:21:28 · 3 answers · asked by shanekeavy 5

2007-05-28 15:04:33 · 5 answers · asked by Sankaran P 2

It’s true that throughout our collective education experience, we’ve been worked like dogs with assignments, made busy as bees with extracurriculars, and packed like sardines in the hallways. But aside from the occasional tediousness of everyday life at the Fairmont Zoo, we’ve had a pretty good time.

how else can i present these idioms but still have the same meaning with the working hard and busy part?

2007-05-28 14:57:13 · 2 answers · asked by . 6

try to act all hard-core!? They say they listen to Marilyn Manson but they dont! Why do u they act like this? It's called labeling, and being a POSER!

and why do so many people think they are awsome,,, when they are crewl BITCHEz!?!?!?!?
>>>.<<<
why do they have to lable themself'z, and others??

2007-05-28 14:43:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Besides to whom it may concern. How should I know when to use "whom"?

2007-05-28 14:41:09 · 10 answers · asked by Coqui 3

My new catch word is "GOISE"
say it all the time to everyone, just be proud to know that you helped start the "GOISE" revolution. remember to use it wisely though, and only in the prime goise moment.

2007-05-28 14:39:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found it in my history book. You'd think they'd have given a definition.

2007-05-28 14:30:53 · 5 answers · asked by Geekier Than Thou 4

2007-05-28 14:30:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm reading To Kill A Mockingbird, and there's this question on this worksheet that says, "Discuss the character of Atticus Finch. Does he seem like a true-to-life character? Support your answer with examples from the novel."

What does it mean when it asks if Attucus is a 'true-to-life' character? I don't understand the term, 'true-to-life.'

2007-05-28 14:25:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

when do you use who and when do use whom?
I'm so confused, I know that who is in the nominative case and is therefore used as the subjct or predicate noun in the clause. And also that Whom is in the objective case and is therfore used as the direct object or object of the preposition in the clause....but then that contradicts these sentences

for example the correct answer to this is WHOM but I don't undertand why...:
My canidate is whomever you chose
okay shouldn't that be whoever because "is" would make it predicate nominative making it nominative case making it whoever......i don't understand this at all???
every answer i have is wrong...or for the wrong reasons....help please!

2007-05-28 14:10:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a message from a friend on myspace, but I dont know what she meant at the end? Spell Much??? gah??? What did she mean???


you dont even know heh
this town is the worst i promise
i was so suprised the carnival came
and its a crappy one to
they dont even have a faris wheel.
spell much?
gah

2007-05-28 14:08:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i forgot the rule on using commas for using two adjectives on a single noun. Thanks!

2007-05-28 13:57:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Room 222
2. Checkmate
3. St. Elsewhere
4. Father knows best
5. My favorite Martian
6. The untouchables

2007-05-28 13:45:28 · 6 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6

CAN some on please Discribe the term Plenty Minutes in a proper sentence.

2007-05-28 13:38:26 · 2 answers · asked by inderjitvirk2001 2

I was listening to the radio and the dj's were asking if anyone knew where this term started or why people say it. Anyone know?

2007-05-28 13:35:30 · 2 answers · asked by Juldog 2

We are gonna have senior spirit shirts but we have 2 come up wit a slogan or catchy saying. ANY IDEAS?

2007-05-28 13:12:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 12:42:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. A very interesting observation.
2. I think we have a PYSCOTIC CLOWN on the loose!
3. This may prove to be a long night.
4. Just the facts, maam.
5. A thunderstorm......perfect!!
6. Now if I only knew what I was doing.

2007-05-28 12:27:07 · 3 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6

2007-05-28 11:29:45 · 7 answers · asked by michele p 1

2007-05-28 11:21:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

you're cleaning it. So why when someone is brainwashing you (washing your brain...), it means they're filling your mind with unwanted stuff (dirt)?

2007-05-28 10:46:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous