
What is the origin/history of "you do you" (or "do you")?
Apr 2, 2015 · Regarding its etymology, the author only asserts: "'Do you' certainly sallies forth from black vernacular, even if the nature of its mundane parts makes its origin Google-proof," …
"did you" vs. "do you" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 21, 2018 · What is the difference between "did you" and "do you" in the following two sentences: Did you want to schedule a meeting? Do you want to schedule a meeting? I can't …
“Do you have” vs “Have you got” - English Language & Usage ...
Jan 18, 2013 · I found where you got the statistics: the Separated by a Common Language blog. And one reason for the discrepancy with Google Ngrams is that "do you have" is rapidly …
Do you really answer "How do you do?" with "How do you do?"
Mar 15, 2011 · You could also say it this way: "how do you do" back has been replaced with an equally meaningless reply. It is just an exterior change of convention; etiquette demands that …
"Do you know what IS IT?" vs "Do you know what IT IS?"
2) Do you know what it is? I kinda do a Google research on this and basically most people say it should be the first one but unfortunately the correct one is the second one.
Difference between "where are you from" and "where do you …
I think "Where do you come from?" can also mean a more broader question of background or heritage, like "I come from a poor family" or "I come from a long line of governors." while …
"Are you working today" or "Do you work today?"
Oct 22, 2024 · Are you asking whether “do you work” might occur in the conversation in the question? Are you asking whether there is some other context in which it makes sense to say, …
Use of "Have" in questions "Do you have" or "Have you"
Aug 25, 2016 · Using "Have you" is a non-typical use. It sounds old fashioned. For example there is a nursery rhyme which goes: Baa baa black sheep, Have you any wool? There is a similar …
"When are you arriving?" vs "When will you arrive?" vs "When do …
Jul 16, 2023 · Suppose Friend A is on the train and has a phone call with Friend B. So Friend B wants to know when Friend A will arrive. What is the right way to ask? When are you arriving? …
grammar - How do you feel ? and How are you feeling? - English …
Mar 14, 2024 · For example, "I feel the fabric to check its texture." So, while "feel" can have different meanings based on context, in the question "How are you feeling?" it specifically asks …