
meaning - XOXO means "hugs and kisses" but why? - English …
Apr 11, 2011 · What's the reasoning behind abbreviating hugs and kisses as X's and O's? Some say X is for hugs and O is for kisses, and some say the other way around; but why X and O, …
What is the origin of "xox"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Aug 21, 2010 · My first guess was that it's some sort of an onomatopoeic abbreviation, but Wikipedia points out that there's also an XOX, where the O means a hug. Apparently, you can …
word choice - Letter closing other than "Love" - English Language ...
I am writing an email to a family member (in-law or brother/sister). While in the past I used "love" and signed off with my first name for closing, I usually wondered if there are better words I co...
What is the origin of x-mark used as a signature of illiterate
Oct 4, 2020 · In my opinion, it has to do with signing a letter using XOXO to mean hugs and kisses. Some sources claim that X has religious connotations and mean 'Christ', so by signing …
idioms - What are other sayings or expressions for "I can't wrap …
What are other idioms or expressions for the phrase "I can't wrap my head around"?. In context: "But what I still can't wrap my head around is why she behaved like that"
When should I use "finish" instead of "complete," and vice versa?
I am confused about when to use finish instead of complete and vice versa. May you help me in understanding when to use those words?
Shalln't vs. Shan't in British English
Jul 17, 2014 · The spelling with the l sound is "shalln't". Also, I came across this after I heard it in Stargate SG1. Season 9 - Episode 4 "The Ties that Bind". About 25 minutes in. Daniel …
Is 'carry' a daily usage or it's an internet word?
Feb 25, 2019 · In online video games, the strongest player in a group is called the carry. Is it a daily usage? Like in school projects or office team works? If not how is it usually described?
grammaticality - "We are finished" vs. "We have finished" - English ...
Aug 11, 2014 · Is "we are finished" grammatically correct? I thought it would be more correct to say "We have finished".
question tags - "Shall" at the end of a sentence - English Language ...
Jul 9, 2018 · Remember that the tag question at the end needs to flip the polarity by adding a not if the initial statement lacked it and by subtracting the negative if the initial statement had it. So …