For all intents and purposes vs. for all intensive purposes

For all intents and purposes vs. for all intensive purposes While people generally use both for all intents and purposes andfor all intensive purposes to mean “in every practical sense,” ”seeming as if,” or “virtually/almost completely,” the standard form of the idiom is for all intents and purposes. “For all intents and purposes, Ethereum Classic is a worthless scam.”Huffington Post “My mother’s heart would be broken......

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Allusion vs. Illusion vs. Elusion

Allusion vs. Illusion vs. Elusion Despite the obvious differences in spelling, people still misuse the words allusion, illusion, and elusion. This may be attributed to their phonetic similarity. Below are simple tips to avoid mix-ups in the use of these words. Allusion is word used to refer to “an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly” or “an indirect or passing reference”. “At......

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Idioms with D

Idioms with D Here are some idiomatic expressions built around words beginning with letter D. Damn someone with faint praise To damn someone with faint praise is to praise them in such a way that it appears you are actually criticizing them. Put a damper on To put a damper on something is to make it less enjoyable. In the dark When you are in the dark, you are in a state of ignorance. A shot in the dark A shot in the dark is a wild......

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