What exactly is "I'mma?" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Oct 10, 2013 · In 2010, linguist Neal Whitman wrote it's the Prime Time for "Imma" commenting on its use in pop lyrics. In fact, this Imma (also spelled I'ma, I'mma, Ima, and I'm a) is not the …
Does the “a” of “I'ma” extend to other pronouns?
Apr 17, 2020 · The phrase I'ma (which is also written Imma, I'mma, Ima, and I'm a), is a feature of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) that is used to mark the immediate future.*
Why do people say "to be honest"?
Jul 10, 2014 · For quite some time, I've been hearing the phrase "to be honest" almost every day. I've heard friends say it, characters on TV shows, and even an NPR reporter said it in an …
etymology - Origin of using "clocked" to mean "noticed" - English ...
The word "clocked" can be used to mean "noticed", as in: Bob: I'm gonna park here a minute. Did you see any traffic wardens about. Geoff: Actually, I clocked one down the road on my way up...
What is the history and geographic area of the word "finna?"
Jun 6, 2011 · In St. Louis, I learned of the word, " finna." I know it is slang/contraction for "fixing to." By asking dozens of people, I've learned that it is used by people of many different races …
Where does the phrase "hold down the fort" come from?
Jun 19, 2015 · I agree the original should be 'hold the fort' and 'hold down…' looks like an aberration. Is it too much to speculate that 'hold down…' could have come from a land-lubbers …
Origin of “ish kabibble” as an interjection i.e. 'What, me worry?'
Oct 18, 2020 · In New York in the mid-70s, my ethnic German bride-to-be introduced me to an expression : “ish kabibble” At the moment, I thought it kind of catchy, and have used it ever …
etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 27, 2012 · I'm curious what is the exact meaning/usage of this phrase/idiom? The OED has colloq [uial]. to see a man (about a dog, horse, etc.) and variants: used euphemistically as a …
What's the origin of the idiom "to cut your teeth on something"?
May 27, 2013 · FumbleFingers's answer explains the literal meaning of "cut [one's] teeth on [something]," from which the idiomatic use of the term arises. My answer focuses instead on …
What is a good way to remind someone to reply to your email?
Sometimes some of the emails to people senior to you in the company are left unanswered. What are the ways to politely remind the person that he needs to reply to your email (which he might …