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What's the meaning of "couldn't care less?"

May 07, 2015

It means that you really don't care. You don't care at all. You have zero interest or concern.

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Henry: Did you know that Chicken McNuggets are on sale today?
Nan: I couldn't care less. I don't like McDonald's.

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is this correct? "a guy keeps flirting at me"

May 07, 2015

"A guy keeps flirting WITH me" is right. ✌️

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which one correct "parent" or "parents"?

May 07, 2015

"Parent" is singular. For example, your mom is a parent.

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"Parents" is plural. For example, your mom and dad are parents.

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what dictionary that you use?

Ditta S

May 07, 2015

Here are the online dictionaries we use:

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1. http://dictionary.reference.com/
2. http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/
3. The dictionary app that comes with Mac OS X

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On mobile, we use the following apps:

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1. Dictionary.com app: http://apple.co/1magT6Z
2. Vocabulary.com app: http://www.vocabulary.com/app/

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We hope this helps. 👍

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"All right"and "alright" have the same meaning?

May 06, 2015

Yes, but "alright" is considered informal: http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1NZdkDw

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What is 'whilst' and when we have to use it?

May 06, 2015

"Whilst" is the British spelling of "while." You don't have to use it. Just use "while." (Even people who use British English are not using "whilst" as much.)

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mothers cook rice , is that true ?

May 06, 2015

Grammatically, it's correct. ✌️

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"i know everything. i just acted like i didn't" is it correct? ^_^

May 06, 2015

In spoken English, it's fine. In written English, however, it should be "I know everything. I just acted AS THOUGH I didn't." (You could also use "as if.") That's because written English is more formal.

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Here's why: http://tmblr.co/Z90tLyqvzcGb ✌️

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Is there any difference between "congratulations" & "congratulation"? I often find both of them, so which one is the correct one?

May 06, 2015

Here you go: http://ask.fm/The_YUNiversity/answer/127883707010 ✌️

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how to differentiates between there,they're,and their on the speak ?

May 06, 2015

They are all pronounced the same, so it's tricky. You just have to pay attention to the context of the sentence.

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- They're over there.
- Their cat, over there, is the reason why they're so miserable these days.

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As long as you get really familiar with how to use those words, you'll be able to them apart.

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Good luck. (⌒ ͜ʖ⌒)-b

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How about "what kinds of music do you like?"

May 06, 2015

We answered this already: http://ask.fm/The_YUNiversity/answer/127883683202 (Scroll down.) ✌️

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How can you assure us that the facts you're stating are true?

May 06, 2015

Hmmm ... we'll try to make this answer as short as possible. if English teachers all across America make posters of our Tumblr posts and use them in lessons, if actual university professors ask us grammar-related questions on Twitter, and if a major book company wants us to write books for them, then I think it's safe to say that you can trust us. Our reputation has been built on the loyal and appreciative support of 500,000+ "YUNicorns" on Tumblr, Twitter, and Medium. Many of them are newspaper editors, professors, dictionaries, style guides, teachers, and grammarians. They would know if we were faking it.

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Just because we write a lot about K-pop, anime, and other non-academic subject matter doesn't mean that we don't know what we're talking about. (It just means that we are regular people who are fans too.)

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TL;DR: Check us out on Tumblr, Twitter, and Medium. (All of the links are in our profile.) Browse through our answers here on ask.fm. If our posts are wrong, confusing, or boring, then let us know. We'll gladly refer you to dozens of other excellent sites.

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Thanks for the honest question. ✌️

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as far as i know it's simpliest not simplest(?) can you double check on that?

May 06, 2015

Here you go. ✌️

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which one is the synonym of rip, is it tear or divide?

May 06, 2015

"Tear":

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- Nan will rip the paper in half. = Nan will tear the paper in half.

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"Divide" is more like "separate."

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How to say in english "jemur baju"

May 06, 2015

We don't speak Indonesian, but using Google Translate tells us that it means "drying clothes." ✌️

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(If Google Translate is wrong, let us know. Thanks.)

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What does 'back it up' mean in your previous answer? I heard a youtuber said it once but i didnt get what it mean

May 06, 2015

"Back it up" means "support it with evidence or proof": If you think reading manga is a waste of time, back it up with proof or data.

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In computer talk, it can also mean "make a copy of it": If you're going to format a hard drive, I would back it up first.

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You look perfect or you looks perfect

May 06, 2015

"You look perfect."

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In the present tense, we use "look" for I, you, we, they, and plural nouns.

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Which one is correct? ‘Simpler’ or ‘more simple’?

May 06, 2015

"Simpler": simple → simpler → simplest.

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Three years passed but i am still got my body curves and all my edges, Is that correct? Thanks!

May 06, 2015

"Three years have passed, but I still have all my curves" would be fine. ("All my edges" sounds like a reference to hair.)

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"What kind of music do you like?" Or "what kinds...."

May 06, 2015

They're both fine, but you're likely to get different responses:

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Henry: What kind of music do you like? (Singular)
Peter: Death metal.

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Henry: What kinds of music do you like? (Plural)
Nan: I like K-pop, techno, and alternative rock.

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what should we say to congratulate someone?

May 06, 2015

"Congratulations!" "Well done!" "Great job!" "I'm happy for you!"

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what's the meaning of "when i am with you there's no place i'd rather be" ?

May 06, 2015

It basically means "I love being with you more than anything else." 😍

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what does "are you rooting for me?" means?

May 06, 2015

"Are you cheering for me?" or "Are you hoping that I win (or do well)?"

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what does aight mean?

May 05, 2015

It's the slang, shortened version of "all right."

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Henry: Let's get some coffee.
Peter: Aight. I'll drive.

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when we should use make and we should use makes?

May 05, 2015

"Make" → present tense for I, you, we, they, and plural nouns:

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- We make pancakes every Sunday morning.
- Teachers at the local high school make their students take tests every Friday.
- You make me happy.

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"Makes" → present tense for he, she, it, and singular nouns:

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- Nan makes Henry walk Chewie every day.
- Peter makes his nephews brush their teeth for three minutes.
- Watching a sad movie makes Nan cry.

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