What does the expression "for crying out loud" mean? [closed]
Because 'for crying out loud' is a substitute for something else, it is difficult to find its meaning. Whereas, if you said 'for Christ's sake', it would be clear that this was an appeal for divine …
adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...
What is the correct usage of the adjective "loud"? Please sing louder Please sing more loudly I came across this in one of the quizzes at office, and as per them, the correct answer was …
"Loud" and "loudly": how to use them? [duplicate]
Which one should I use? Play music loud Play music loudly I think "play music loudly" is right but "play music loud" is used more. Please tell me your opinion and the reason why you choose it. …
How should one say times aloud in 24-hour notation?
A couple years ago, I switched all my personal clocks 24-hour notation. I live in the US, and 24-hour time is used very, very rarely. So, I haven't been able to listen to anyone say times aloud. …
etymology - Deconstructing 'for crying out loud' - English …
How did the phrase/idiom for crying out loud come about? I don't understand what is "for" doing here. For X means that X is a requirement that has to be fulfilled. Why don't you do it *for X* …
Words that describe the repetitive sound of machine
You aren't going to find a single answer for this, because there are MANY different kinds of machines that produce many different sounds. A basic home computer has the whir and buzz …
Different types of whistling - English Language & Usage Stack …
The sound produced by this method is piercing and one should practice regularly in order to master this loud whistling technique. Teeth Whistling: It is the most difficult form of whistling …
Would you say "quote/end quote"? - English Language & Usage …
A girl said, quote, I want a lollipop, end quote, as she walked past the candy store. Would you say it like that out loud?
Were clothes called "loud" because they actually made a noise?
Oct 4, 2020 · A loud shirt According to Etymology.com, the adjective loud with its meaning of flamboyant, bright colours can be traced back to the late nineteenth century. loud (adj.) …
One word for talking with a raised voice (but not shouting)
Feb 18, 2015 · I'm looking for a single word that means talking with a raised voice, but still a few decibels short of shouting. Imagine for example the beginning of an argument: "I sold our cow …