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2009-10-21 12:29 pm (UTC)
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I haven't ever heard anybody use 'raft of' except in UK media, and it also evokes the same images for me :-)
Is 'proven' not a really acceptable participle?
What is the past tense of 'to dive'? I say 'dove', but many people here say 'dived', as if it's not a strong verb.
I know exactly what stepping up to the plate means, btw, but am not sure why it is used so often as a metaphor.
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Is 'proven' not a really acceptable participle?
What is the past tense of 'to dive'? I say 'dove', but many people here say 'dived', as if it's not a strong verb.
I know exactly what stepping up to the plate means, btw, but am not sure why it is used so often as a metaphor.