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 …
"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. …
adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...
Jul 28, 2014 · 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 …
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. …
What is the difference between “scream” and “shriek”?
According to Google, both words are synonyms: scream noun a long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain. shriek noun a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a …
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.) …
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 …
What is the name of the sound-measuring bar on your computer?
When testing to see how loud your voice is in a microphone, there is a visual bar/graph that increases as you get louder--what is this called? I'm not looking for the name of a device the …
meaning - Why does "fishwife" mean "mean woman"? - English …
fishwife n (pl -wives) a coarse or bad-tempered woman with a loud voice Other places I've looked say similar things, with the additional definition of a woman who sells fish. Which I'm guessing …