Irregular plurals
What is the plural of Goose?
Geese
Kick the bucket
To die
What’s the difference between Despite and Although?
Despite needs to be followed by a verb + ing or a noun/noun phrase; Although needs to be followed by a clause (subject + verb)
/kwaɪər/
Mid (adjective)
Average or mediocre; Irrelevant; Not special
What is the plural of Cactus?
Cacti
Put a sock in it
Shut up / Be quiet
What's the difference between Especially and Specially?
Entrepreneur
/ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜr/
That's cap
That's a lie
What is the plural of Phenomenon?
Phenomena
Burn the midnight oil
To stay up late working on something, usually a task or project.
What’s the difference between historic and historical?
Historic = Important and relevant in history. Historical = about history.
Worcestershire
/ˈwʊstərʃər/
Rizz
Charisma / Good luck with desired partners
What is the plural of crisis?
Crises
Fly off the handle
To suddenly become very angry or lose your temper unexpectedly.
What's the difference between to Lay and to Lie?
To lay is a transitive verb and needs an object; You lay something down. To lie simply means to lie down yourself.
Colonel
/ˈkɜrnəl/
Situationship
A romantic or flirty connection that isn't clearly defined. Neither casual nor committed.
What is the plural of Ox?
Oxen
Like chalk and cheese
Very different
What’s the difference between disinterested and uninterested?
Disinterested = neutral, having no personal stake or side. Uninterested = not interested, bored or lacking curiosity.
Forecastle
/ˈfoʊksəl/
A canon event
A pivotal or inevitable moment in someone's life