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," which sounds like …
"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 understand this …
meaning in context - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 5, 2020 · You indicate that the explanation on that Urban Dictionary page confuses you. The popular meaning of "you do you" or "do you" is very simple: When someone says that to you, they mean to …
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 you give only …
"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.
usage - "Do you know" vs. "Did you know" - English Language Learners ...
Mar 2, 2021 · When you say "did you know" you are conveying something which might come as a surprise. It is certainly possibile that her perception after the question will differ from before it, and so …
Should I use "did you know" or "do you know" to introduce a fact?
Oct 18, 2016 · Should I use "did you know" or "do you know" to introduce a fact? I've only seen "did you know" in action. My logical deduction is that before the "question" (which is not much of a question …
“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 gaining over …
What is correct answer for the question "Do you have..."?
Feb 7, 2016 · Here are some good answers to the question, "Do you have money?" Yes. Yes, I do. Yes, I have money. Yes, I have five dollars. As Ustanak points out, Yes, I do have money. is …
Do you really answer “How do you do?” with “How do you do?”
How do you do everything, with your demanding job, and all those other commitments? "How do you do" not followed by anything is now strictly an idiom (or a "canned phrase", if you will) which is used only …