Sep 13, 2017 · I don't think either "hand-carved" or "hand-forged" is common enough to have reached the level where either one is treated as a single word. (English doesn't automatically combine words like, say, German.) That reduces the choice to "hand carved" versus "hand-carved." Between those, I agree with lingobingo that you should use a hyphen for clarity.

Feb 24, 2009 · Is "etched" in the above interchangeable with "inscribed" and "carved?" Thanks. bibliolept Senior Member.

Feb 11, 2016 · As Packard says, shoplifting is a crime; it means stealing merchandise from a store while pretending to be a customer. "Hand job" (a slang term) refers to a form of sexual activity that may be practiced at any age. "Drive-by" is an adjective describing a shooting performed from a moving vehicle.

Oct 1, 2024 · The difference between 'How do you feel now?' and 'How are you feeling now?' is pretty subtle. 'How do you feel now?' is more straightforward and direct, asking for a current state or emotion. On the other hand, 'How are you feeling now?' is a bit more focused on the ongoing process of feeling for someone .

Dec 9, 2024 · As far as I know 'deep dive' has long had some news-room currency as a short-hand for a long-form article that covers information on some pertinent subject in greater-than-usual depth. Other similar terms include 'think piece', etc.

Nov 13, 2019 · The difference is very subtle (in hand = that I'm dealing with right now; on hand = that I need to deal with, strongly implying a backlog); some might say it's not even there. You could also say that you have your hands full (with something specific), or simply that you have a full plate/have your plate full (as is).

Dec 3, 2012 · Let's say someone has fallen and you extend you hand to help them get up to their feet again. In this case, it would mean to help someone reach a higher level than they are on now. A handout (written here as "hand out" to match with the two words of "hand up") is what you give someone in need, e.g. a free meal. But that only helps them for the ...

Sep 27, 2013 · Help was at hand - help was nearby. John was on hand to help us - we could ask him for help if we wanted. At hand and on hand are very similar in meaning. The difference, it seems to me, is that on hand implies a greater degree of purpose. John was there in order to help us, whereas at hand simply says that help was available. Cross-posted.

Mar 23, 2007 · The usual phrase is the right-hand man - meaning the person who is the closest henchman to a leader, or assistant to a boss. This is all to do with the fact that most people are right-handed - maybe this meant they held their sword in their right hand and needed protection there: they'd be vulnerable when they lifted their sword to strike.

Jun 9, 2008 · Hi there, - When I go on a long holiday, I pack a lot of clothes and I pack shampoo, showering gel, soap,razor and shaving foam. What is the general name for shampoo, showering gel, soap,razor and shaving foam? Cleaning equipment? I …