“Coming soon” means “expected to arrive or debut in the near future.”
This adjective phrase can be used in diverse contexts to talk about upcoming products, services, media, or events (e.g., “The director’s new movie is coming soon”).
Some synonyms for “coming soon” are:
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The noun “turnpike” refers to a toll road.
Historically, a “turnpike” was a road where pikes—or long sticks—blocked a traveler’s way until they paid a toll. Nowadays, it’s used in American English to refer to an expressway.
“Turnpike” may be shortened to “pike,” like in the idiom coming down the pike, which means “coming down the road.”
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“Pike” is a noun that has several meanings.
It can be short for “turnpike,” a type of road. In this context, it’s used in the idiom coming down the pike, which talks about something coming in the future.
“Pike” is also a freshwater fish and a type of Medieval weapon similar to a spear.
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“Coming down the pike” is an idiom that means “coming down the road.” “Pike” comes from “turnpike,” a type of road. This idiom is often used metaphorically to talk about something approaching or expected in the future.
People sometimes say coming down the pike or pipe. “Coming down the pike” is the correct version, but “coming down the pipe” is gaining popularity.
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The correct usage is myriad, not myriad of. As an adjective meaning “many,” myriad should be used on its own to modify a noun (e.g., “She gave myriad excuses for not meeting her sales goals”).
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The spelling of the phrase meaning “certainly” or “obviously” is of course. It is also sometimes used in place of “you’re welcome” as a response to “thank you.”
“Coarse” means “rough” or “vulgar.” It is sometimes used with the preposition “of” to describe something’s texture (e.g., “This sack is made of coarse material”).
Of course is by far the more common phrase.
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The meaning of “me as well” is “me too.”
“As well” is an adverb that means “also” or “too.” Do not get confused between aswell and as well. “As well” is the correct way to write this phrase; “aswell” is always incorrect.
For example:
- They gave my sister a computer, and they gave one to me as well.
- They gave my sister a computer, and they gave one to me aswell.
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“Fair” means “reasonable and correct,” “light colored,” or “moderately good.”
Some synonyms for “fair” meaning “reasonable and correct” are:
Some synonyms for “fair” meaning “light colored” are:
Some synonyms for “fair” meaning “moderately good” are:
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“Middling” is an adjective that means “moderate or average” (e.g., “The restaurant received middling reviews”).
“Middling” is also used in the phrase “fair to middling”—sometimes misspelled as fair to Midland—which also means “moderate or average.”
It’s also an adverb meaning “fairly or moderately” (e.g., “He was middling successful in his new business venture”). This use is less common.
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“Negligence per se” means “negligence by itself” or “inherent negligence.” Per se means “by itself” or “inherently.”
It’s used when an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.
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