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  1. expressions - halfway or half way? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Oct 2, 2016 · Whether the halfway word is defined on English dictionaries as an adverb/adjective mostly used to indicate that someone or something is At or to a point equidistant between two others, I'm …

  2. States between Transparent, Translucent and Opaque

    Jan 5, 2019 · Technically, translucent is not halfway between transparent and opaque. Both translucent and transparent pass light; opaque does not. A 50% translucent object would pass the same amount …

  3. List of expertise levels from beginner to expert [closed]

    I would like to create a list of terms, from beginner to expert, using as many terms as possible which represent different levels of expertise. I have constructed by myself: Newbie Novice Rookie

  4. adjective describing middle distance (neither near nor far)

    Jan 27, 2014 · While not directly related to distance and sometimes having a slightly negative quality, you could consider middling (which can be an adjective or adverb) of middle, medium, or moderate …

  5. Is there a word or an idiom for barging in a room with anger?

    May 12, 2015 · Opening a door frustrated and rushing in like you are about to scold someone inside... Barging in a room with anger. Is there a word or idiom for that, other than storm in?

  6. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 14, 2021 · 0 Depending on the use (eg if it is in literature), the phrases "up/down through the stairs" is mostly likely to naturally convey of an object/person in this position. For example: "halfway down …

  7. The meaning of “They were a few days into ....”

    Jan 20, 2018 · The AHD defines the idiomatic expression be into: To have reached some point in an ongoing process or measure of time: I was halfway into this book when I lost interest in it. We were …

  8. Is there a word for stopping in the middle of the sentence?

    Mar 9, 2016 · When talking, this is usually referred to as " trailing off ", or "trailing off in the middle of a sentence". Eg "Susan started telling John about the weekly sales report, then trailed off, looking over …

  9. English Idiom 'cut the apple in half'

    Jan 30, 2016 · 0 Consider, cut a halfway deal cut a deal: Offer or arrange an agreement or compromise. This expression uses deal in the sense of "business transaction." [Colloquial; 1970s] The American …

  10. Is there some difference between “north-east” and “northeast”?

    British English: northeast The northeast is the direction which is halfway between north and east.The land to the northeast fell away into meadows.ˌnɔːθˈiːst; ˌnɔːrˈiːst NOUN The Wikipedia article on …