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I think this expression is primarily North American.
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Gérard I knew that Both until and by indicated “any time before, but not later than.” but I didn't know it depended on the verb.
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This idiom refers to the involuntary kick reflex people have when a certain spot on the knee is struck.
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In that context clueless is
completely or hopelessly bewildered, unaware, ignorant, or foolish
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Sometimes you expect serious repercussions, but all you get is a slap on the wrist.
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Gérard would is also used in the past to express an habit. It expresses that an activity was routine, typical behavior, having duration or frequently repeated.
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TAKE vs. GET. That should be "take a seat" on the left. And in American English "make a decision" is much more common than "take a decision."
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This expression is sometimes hyphenated in writing.
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This expression is sometimes hyphenated in writing.
Hi Gérard, everyone
Here are a few expressions meaning the same : Before the ink is dry
At the top of a hat
Before you know it
In the blink of an eye
In leaps and bounds
Do you know them all ?
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No Muriel, I didn't know them all: thanks!
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You're welcome Gérard. I didn't know them all either.
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