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rain cats and dogs

Raining cats and dogs is an English idiom which means it’s raining extremely heavily.

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Hi James The common abbreviation for INITIAL is INIT
Short words are especially difficult to abbreviate (further shorten what’s already short!) For more information on ABBREVIATIONS, check here: https://preply.com/en/question/acronym-of-acronym https://preply.com/en/question/abbreviation-for-four-times-a-day https://www.allacronyms.com/
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How to use "whereby" in a sentence?



How is it differently or similarly used when it means "by which" "through which"? Can whereby lead a...

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Hi Troye,

'Whereby' is an adverb which is indeed similar to 'by which'. Yes, it can be used as an attributive clause, example:

  • A system, whereby, people could vote by telephone.

It leads to a description or an attribute of the object of the sentence.

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Hi Tanveer Would you like to make your question clearer? Help the Tutors to understand your request then they can help you. What cab driver are you referring to? Best Regards

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Hi Uncensored means not having any part deleted or suppressed The producers say the show is uncensored. For the moment, the messages continue to flow, uncensored. To celebrate, there is now an uncensored director's cut. They all attend public schools and have nearly uncensored access to television. The peddler sells pirated DVDs, some of which are even uncensored movies. Best Regards

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"notwithstanding"



Is "notwithstanding" a common adverb or preposition that signifies an adversative relation or other ...

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Hi Troye Kaizhuo These adverbs can often be used interchangeably without changing the meaning.

I still enjoyed the week despite the weather. I still enjoyed the week in spite of the weather. I still enjoyed the week notwithstanding the weather. They went ahead despite public opposition. They went ahead in spite of public opposition. They went ahead, public opposition notwithstanding. Notwithstanding his nervousness, the young man excelled Despite his nervousness, the young man excelled In spite of his nervousness, the young man excelled

Notwithstanding is an adverb meaning despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession). Some of its synonyms are: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet, regardless of.

Notwithstanding can also serve as a conjunction, where it means “although,” or “in spite of.” Notwithstanding as a preposition means "in spite of", although, nevertheless; without being opposed or prevented by:

He still went home, notwithstanding the midnight. The marriage took place notwithstanding his objections. They went ahead, public opposition notwithstanding. She is cheerful in spite of his illness. I like her in spite of her failings. In spite of my efforts, the boy remained passive. She looked lovely, despite her strange apparel. Despite official denials, the rumors still persist. I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning.

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Hello Sirgrady KC

If something is finished quickly or on time, then it's been done in a TIMELY MANNER, OR being timely can also mean being well-timed or doing something at the most appropriate moment, ie: in good time, when expected.

Example: We will endeavor to fulfill the itinerary of your upcoming trip in a timely manner.

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Subhrasankar
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"Glued in" is this correct?



Can I write a poetic sentence like " The car is glued in the sand"?

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Hello Subhrasankar,

It is nice you are trying to use metaphors! Glue in isn't a common term and seems less commonly accepted. You could use another word although we understand your point. What comes to mind are:

"The car is stuck in the sand" "The car is buried in the sand" "The car is sticking out of the sand"

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Subhrasankar
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"Glued in" is this correct?



Can I write a poetic sentence like " The car is glued in the sand"?

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Hi.

This is a typical sample of what we refer to as colloquial language (used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.) We have a similar saying, it's stuck like glue'.

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"have something done" "must have done something" "should have done"



What are the negative forms of "have something done" "must have done something" and "should have don...

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Hi "haven’t done something " – Not done it, not done it yet, didn’t do it "mustn't have something done" – Don’t have it done, No choice "mustn't have done something" – should not have done it – No choice "shouldn’t have done" – Regret having done it, was a mistake, but also kind of optional You shouldn't have done it without consulting me.

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