In Case Of or In the Case Of: Choosing the Right Phrase
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A librarian explains several numbers and one exception. Which number describes books, which describes weeks, and when is renewal impossible?
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You need quiet, but saying be silent may sound too strong. Keep it down asks people to lower their noise rather than stop every sound.
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You can keep out of an argument by not joining it, or keep rain out of a bag by closing it. One is about involvement; the other is about entry.
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A fast walker, changing technology, and a daily habit can all be difficult to keep up with. The common idea is avoiding falling behind or stopping.
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A headline says killer asteroid, but the scientist uses much calmer language. Which statement describes the known risk rather than the headline's emotion?
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A missing name, ingredient, or detail may be accidental, but a person who is left out can feel unwanted. Context shows whether the omission is practical or social.
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A teacher may let a student off with a warning, while people may let fireworks off at a celebration. The object tells you whether the topic is punishment or an explosion.
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Excellent reviews create a picture in your mind before you arrive. The real experience lives up to them only if it is as good as that picture.
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Some problems cannot be removed immediately. Learning to live with one means accepting its presence and managing life around it, not enjoying it.
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Leaving your keys inside can lock you out of your home. Too many wrong passwords can create the same problem online: you are outside the access boundary.
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