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  1. Permit/allow/enable doing something | WordReference Forums

    Feb 9, 2018 · As far as I understand, verbs enable/permit/allow are almost exclusively used in phrases like "permit somebody to do sth". Is the use "permit (etc.) doing sth" also acceptable? …

  2. We only have... or We have only... | WordReference Forums

    Dec 31, 2010 · Which one is grammatically correct? 1. We have only a piece of bread to eat for lunch. 2. We only have a piece of bread to eat for lunch.

  3. The verdict is still out - WordReference Forums

    Dec 23, 2015 · I know there's an idiom, "the jury is still out (on)" meaning the jury hasn't decided yet. But lately I have been hearing this phrase "the verdict is still out". I wonder if this version is …

  4. Meet Vs meet up - WordReference Forums

    Jan 14, 2018 · What's the difference between meet and meet up. 1) I met John today. 2) I met up with John today. What's the difference?

  5. it is not allowed to, it is not permitted to - WordReference Forums

    Jun 14, 2014 · I am not aware of any grammatical rule that does not allow it. For example, Swan in his Practical English Usage gives It is not permitted to smoke in the kitchen, but then adds …

  6. growing exponentially vs. growing explosively - WordReference …

    Mar 6, 2020 · "Explosively" is a metaphor for sudden increase. Exponential growth has a sharper definition, e.g. The number of infections is doubling every month. An explosion could be a …

  7. fresque du climat - WordReference Forums

    Mar 9, 2025 · Climate Fresk encourages the rapid and widespread spread of an understanding of climate issues. The efficiency of the teaching tool, the collaborative experience and the user …

  8. are made or will be made or are being made - WordReference …

    Jun 10, 2016 · Hi, teachers. Here comes a question taken from a test paper: More efforts, as reported, ____ in the year ahead to accelerate the supply-side structional reform. A. are made …

  9. How can I read this in English? m³ (3-small 3) - exponent

    Apr 22, 2010 · I am wondering how I can read this in English. For example, m³ , m². (triple m? double m?) I have no idea. Please help me!

  10. below / in below | WordReference Forums

    Feb 18, 2013 · Kindly find the resignation form below. Kindly find the resignation form in below. I used the first one when it comes to writing an email but I found the second form "in below" …