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hyphen, second-largest? - WordReference Forums
Nov 13, 2020 · In the case of "second largest", Google Ngrams shows the non-hyphenated version dominating both BE and AE. This is the combined AE/BE graph. Google Books Ngram …
If I make you feel second best - WordReference Forums
Mar 21, 2008 · Hi YoYo, my name is Angelina. In this son "elvis" is expressing how he did not show his love in the correct manner. He made the woman or man feel as if they were not the …
Second favourite? - WordReference Forums
Jul 10, 2015 · The best solution is A, but we can never make J agree with it. The second best solution is B. The third best solution is C. I don't know how far one can go down the list that …
Why do we say second to last and second to none, rather than …
Mar 28, 2018 · The phrase "second to none" means "the best". Why does it mean this? Because it means this: "If you put all similar things in a list, and ordered the list by quality (best first and …
come off second (best) vs. come (in) second - WordReference …
Feb 24, 2018 · When talking about a race involving multiple competitors it’s more usual to use “come in second”. There are of course occasions where either could be used, either because …
First-string, second-string Vs Starting, Backup
Oct 23, 2019 · However, the first line does not necessarily consist of the best left wing, the best center and the best right wing. How well the three play together is as important as that, if not …
the difference between the best things and the second best things ...
Sep 21, 2016 · The second best things are very, very expensive" — Coco Chanel Following this is the line you asked about. "While the quote above rings true , I’d add that the difference …
Hyphens in second most desired? - WordReference Forums
Jan 16, 2011 · Well, let's first remove second and see what we have: (1) Apple is the most desired brand in the USA. I would not use any hyphen at all between most and desired in (1), though …
Second-best coat - WordReference Forums
Jul 27, 2012 · Hola. ¿Cómo se traduciría "second-best" en la frase siguiente?:Sure enough that afternoon saw the phaeton at the door, with my father perched upon the seat, with his second …
champion, runner-up, and - WordReference Forums
Apr 29, 2007 · Second runner-up etc. These all sound a bit strange to me. According to the OED, the term originated in coursing - in which at the end there are two dogs competing. One wins, …