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  1. "Know about" vs. "know of" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Recently one of my friends told me that there is distinct difference between 'know of something' and 'know about something' expressions. 'know of' is used when you have personal …

  2. What's the origin of the saying "know your onions"?

    May 30, 2013 · In French, there's the expression occupez-vous de vos oignons which means "mind your own business" in English but can be literally translated as "take care of your …

  3. “aware” vs “know” - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    For me, know implies knowledge of details or individual pieces, while am aware of implies a knowledge only of a whole. Using your example, knowing my rights means that I know I have …

  4. “I do not know where … is” vs. “I do not know where is

    Which of the following sentences is correct in a formal context? Both? If possible, please also explain why each of these sentences is correct/incorrect. I do not know where the best place …

  5. Which is correct: "So far as I know" or "As far as I know"?

    Mar 9, 2013 · Thus, "As far as I know, Bob is happy" over "Bob is happy, so far as I know". They are equivalent in meaning therefore, but choice of one over another betrays, for me, certain …

  6. to know vs to know about - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Possible duplicate of "Know about" vs. "know of". Also What are the differences between “know”, “know about”, and “know of”? on English Language Learners, which is probably a better site …

  7. "Interested in knowing" versus "interested to know"

    Feb 17, 2011 · I am interested to know if, for some, there is a subtle difference between the two phrases in the title. I am equally interested in knowing if there is a subtle difference.

  8. "Know now" vs. "now know" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jan 3, 2017 · The sentence I'm writing goes like this: As much as I love the pure sciences, I know now a well-rounded education is valuable. But the words "know" and "now" are so similar that …

  9. Difference between "already know" and "have already known"

    I've been thinking that the phrase " already know " is different from the phrase " have already known ". Already know: I know something clearly at this point of saying (present) Have already …

  10. "Happen to know" vs. "came to know" vs. "got to know" vs. "came …

    Can anyone give use cases and examples for Happen to know Came to know Got to know Came across I always gets confused in their uses.