Writing Usage

language-and-communication

'Man on the wing' is not a common everyday phrase, but it appears in commentary, journalism, and literature to describe a person—usually a man—who provides support, protecti...

language-and-grammar

Flitty is an adjective used to describe someone or something that moves lightly, quickly, or erratically, often with a darting, skittish, or whimsical character. It can also ref...

language-and-communication

In ordinary English, a wonder book is not a standard single object but a descriptive phrase used to refer to a book that fills readers with surprise, delight, or admiration. In...

language-and-communication

Saw escape describes the act or instance of seeing something leave or get away, and it appears in both everyday speech and technical writing. At a literal level, saw escape can...