What is the origin/history of "you do you" (or "do you")?
Apr 2, 2015 · Regarding its etymology, the author only asserts: "'Do you' certainly sallies forth from black vernacular, even if the nature of its mundane parts makes its origin Google-proof," …
Do you really answer "How do you do?" with "How do you do?"
Mar 15, 2011 · You could also say it this way: "how do you do" back has been replaced with an equally meaningless reply. It is just an exterior change of convention; etiquette demands that …
“Do you have” vs “Have you got” - English Language & Usage ...
Jan 18, 2013 · I am studying English and I want to know the main difference between “Have you got?” and “Do you have?” questions. Are they the same? Is one more formal than the other?
When to use "Do you mind…?" and when "Would you mind…?"
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Do you always have to put a comma before someone's name?
Jul 27, 2014 · No, you do not. For example, The vaguely worded question was flippantly answered by George. has no comma at all. (edit, so this isn't a terrible answer if you edit your …
"Do you ever do something" vs. "Have you ever done something"
Do you ever watch old black-and-white war movies? To my best english grammar knowledge, present perfect tense should be used here: Have you ever watched black-and-white war …
"Do you not" vs. "Don't you" - English Language & Usage Stack …
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articles - Do you use "a" or "an" before acronyms / initialisms ...
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Distinction: "What can I do you for?" vs. "What can I do for you?"
There is also, the more pertinent definition of do you, which is what a swindler would think when tying to think how to trick you: "What can I do you for?" Where what they mean is "What can I …
When quoting a quotation, how do you handle the double quotes?
When the words quoted are only two words long, the solution offered by the accepted answer is plainly unsatisfactory especially for users who lack the tools and skill to subtly separate the …