meaning - Is it "alright" or "allright"? - English Language & Usage ...
Feb 17, 2011 · The second spelling requires a space: it is either “ alright ” or “ all right ”. The New Oxford American Dictionary says: Usage: The merging of all and right to form the one-word …
"All right" vs. "alright" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Closed 13 years ago. Possible Duplicate: Is it “alright” or “allright”? Which is correct in English, "all right" or "alright"? These expressions don't cause any problem in verbal communication but I …
What is the difference between "ok" and "alright"?
What will be answer to question like "Can you please do work tomorrow itself" or "Bring your books tomorrow"? Is it "Okay" or "alright" perfect here. In chat mostly in internet, is "Okay" …
greetings - What's an appropriate response to a British person …
Oct 16, 2015 · I've heard this phrase from various British people: "You alright" (comes out as a slurred "y'rite") and I'm always a bit confused on how to respond. From context, it seems to …
What does "alright" mean when it's at the end of a sentence?
Jan 10, 2015 · It's not clear to me if the sentence refers to written or oral expression. If oral, an alternate possibility, at least in the US, (if it were written) would employ the comma and a …
When is Mr/Mrs appropriate? - English Language & Usage Stack …
@tchrist I don't think it's off-topic, because different languages also have different concepts, so this question is in fact - at least partly - related to the language.
How did “way to go” come to mean “well done”?
Oct 6, 2024 · The idiomatic expression “ way to go ” used as an exclamation of approval appears to have been first used in sports and later as a general set phrase. How did the literal meaning …
grammaticality - "See you Monday" vs "See you on Monday"
Nov 17, 2011 · I have seen native speakers use both variations. See you Monday. and See you on Monday. I would like to know which usage is correct or if there are any specific instances in …
What's the origin of the word "geezer"? - English Language
May 27, 2011 · "Geezer" actually means an odd or eccentric man. This word came from guise, which was: (in Scotland and N England) the practice or custom of disguising oneself in fancy …
phrases - Origin of "All right, what's all this, then?!" - English ...
May 14, 2020 · Wonder where is the origin of this phrase? I first heard it on Monty Python. Typical scenario being, a sort of clueless Scotland yard cop enters the scene and asks "alright...