Coming down the pike is an idiom that means something is approaching or expected in the future.
Coming down the pipe does not appear in dictionaries but is used in modern, informal English to mean the same as coming down the pike.
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In case (with a space) is the correct way to spell the phrase that means “as a precaution against the event of.”
Incase (without a space) is always wrong. It is a misspelling of the phrase in case or the verb “encase.”
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As well (with a space) is the correct way to write the phrase meaning “also” or “too.”
Aswell (all together) is always incorrect.
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You’re welcome is the correct spelling for the phrase that is a polite reply to “thank you.”
Your welcome is incorrect in this context.
Blake: You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it.
Blake: Your welcome! I’m glad you liked it.
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Fair to Midland is a misspelling of the phrase fair to middling, which means “mediocre, so-so, or moderately good.”
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Per se is the correct spelling of the phrase that means “by itself.” It’s used to express that something is considered on its own, without reference to anything else.
Per say is a common misspelling of this phrase and is incorrect.
A QuillBot Grammar Check can correct any errors where you mix up these words.
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Follow up is the correct spelling when used as a verb (e.g., “Let’s follow up on this tomorrow”), while follow-up is the correct spelling when used as a noun (e.g., “I attended a follow-up”) or an adjective (e.g., “I sent a follow-up email”).
Followup is considered incorrect and should not be used. A Quillbot grammar check can help ensure your writing is free of this and other errors.
| Use | Example |
|---|---|
| Follow up (verb) | I sent several emails to follow up on our most recent conversation. |
| Follow-up (noun) | My doctor asked that I schedule a follow-up within two weeks. |
| Follow-up (adjective) | We had a follow-up meeting to discuss all the progress that has been made. |
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The preposition despite means “regardless of,” “even though,” or “notwithstanding.”
Despite and in spite of are also synonymous, but it’s important to remember that despite of is incorrect; the “of” is only needed in the other phrasing. A QuillBot grammar check can help you easily catch errors like “despite of.”
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Irregardless is often used instead of the adverb regardless to mean “despite everything.” It’s typically used as a transition word at the beginning of a sentence to change the topic.
Many dictionaries and other language authorities consider irregardless a nonstandard word, so you should avoid it in academic writing or professional communication.
Formal writing
Not accepted: Irregardless, the organization remains committed to its environmental goals.
Accepted: Regardless, the organization remains committed to its environmental goals.
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