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  1. Peaky blinders - WordReference Forums

    Oct 23, 2019 · Peaky Blinders is a British crime drama television series ... that premiered on BBC Two on 12 September 2013. The series is primarily set in Birmingham, England, and follows the exploits …

  2. To look peaky and to look poorly - WordReference Forums

    Jan 29, 2006 · Hi, Thanks for the precious explanations!!! Has to look peaky the same meaning as to look poorly? Don't they stem from poor and peak? (peak of a mountain ex)? Have a nice Monday. Paola

  3. on the bank of the cut | WordReference Forums

    Jan 11, 2021 · The Peaky Blinders were an urban street gang based in Birmingham, England, that operated from the end of the 19th century to the early 1900s. Peaky Blinders - Wikipedia

  4. index - plural: indexes vs. indices. | WordReference Forums

    Dec 10, 2006 · Is there a difference between the above words? I believe I have heard about both "stock indexes" and "stock indices" - would they be one and the same thing?

  5. Anglofono vs. anglosassone - WordReference Forums

    Mar 15, 2013 · It has been pointed out to me (on another thread) that "anglofono" and "anglosassone" are interchangeable synonyms in Italian, with reference to English-speaking countries (and people). I …

  6. biweekly = occurring twice a week or every two weeks

    Mar 7, 2006 · Hello everyone, The Merriam-Webster definition of biweekly is: a. Occurring twice a week b. Occurring every two weeks. So if your doctor told you to take the medicine biweekly and meant …

  7. condescending attitude vs patronizing attitude - WordReference Forums

    May 22, 2010 · can anyone give me a good example of condescending attitude that will make it easier for me to understand the meaning of the word condescending? thanks in advance...

  8. Pour servir et valoir ce que de droit | WordReference Forums

    Aug 23, 2005 · Senior Member Etats Unis English, U.S. Jun 29, 2006 #19 Hi, I go with the person from Michigan--stay as literal as possible as you are not interpreting; the phrase "servir et valoir ce que de …

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

    Jun 19, 2014 · Hello. Some people say that using of "allow" is incorrect in sentences with dummy "it". It is not allowed to pass burning area. It is not allowed to change firing order. But "permitt" is correct. It …

  10. Other Languages - WordReference Forums

    Dec 7, 2004 · Vocabulary, grammar and other questions for all other languages.