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  1. american english - Tying. Is Tieing really that unusual? - English ...

    Jun 4, 2019 · This Ngram graph plotting the frequency of occurrence of "tying" (blue line) versus "tieing" (red line) for 1800–2008 suggests that tying is far more common. The difference …

  2. Formal replacement for the phrase "ties back to"?

    Feb 16, 2016 · The phrase "ties back to" is used frequently, but it feels awkward in a formal paper. I'm seeking a word or phrase which means the same thing, but has a more appropriate sound. …

  3. Origins of "tie the knot" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 28, 2014 · A common symbol in modern weddings it the image of knot. The phrase "tie the knot" as a euphemism for marriage that is also commonly recognized. Where does this …

  4. Is there a word like segue for tying together two topics post hoc?

    Mar 27, 2016 · A segue is the transition from one topic to another, but I am thinking of a word for tying together two things that have previously been talked about. For example, we're …

  5. English word for rope used to tie a cow

    Aug 27, 2018 · I wanted to know if there is an English word to describe the rope used to tie a cow to its place (pole, etc) or a word to describe the process of tying a cow to its place (pole, etc).

  6. single word requests - What do you call the strips on shoes that …

    Dec 20, 2021 · Some shoes uses laces and so you lace them. But some shoes use these long strips (see picture below for an example). How do you call these strips and what is the proper …

  7. terminology - What is the term for an item that facilitates the tying ...

    Is there some piece of equipment or item that allows you to tie two or more strands of rope threads of fabric together? I imagine that (1) and (2) will be different items. If such things do …

  8. What's the origin of the phrase "bubble gum and shoe strings"

    May 16, 2020 · I'm not entirely sure if the idiom should be "bubble gum and shoe strings" or "bubble gum and matchsticks"; however from the context it looks like it refers to a cheaply …

  9. Is there a word for "connecting multiple disparate ideas together"?

    Jan 30, 2023 · I'm also finding it hard to describe the concept succinctly, which might mean that it's not well-formed, but I'll give it a shot anyway. The concept I'm trying to put a word to is the …

  10. etymology - "Out of sight" to refer to something that is very good ...

    Nov 8, 2023 · Tying "Out of Sight" to German Ausgezeichnet in English Writing In the Macon Telegraph, 4 March 1902, p. 4, a very short piece directly ties the German term to the …