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Run into

You might run into an old friend, run into a technical problem, or run into another car. The object tells you whether the meeting is pleasant, difficult or physical.

Run out of

If we run out of coffee, the coffee has run out. Both sentences describe an empty supply, but the subject and grammar are different.

SMS English: Write Clear Short Texts

Said or Told: Choose the Right Verb

Scamming the scammers

The investigator replies to scammers, but says ordinary people should hang up. Why are those two actions not contradictory?

Sentence fragments: repair and practice guide

Setting Up a Café: Which Opposite Fits?

Show off

Someone can show off without an object to attract attention, or show off a new skill so other people admire it. One describes behaviour; the other highlights what is displayed.

Sign up

You sign up for a photography course, but you sign up to bring snacks to its first meeting. The next word decides the pattern.

Similes with like and as: Understand comparisons

Simple past tense: talk about finished events

Since or For: Choosing Time Words

Singular Nouns: One Person or Thing

Sink in

You can hear important news in one second but need much longer to feel that it is real. During that delay, the news is sinking in.

So or such: choose the right pattern

Speak Clear English: Grammar for Daily Speech

Speak English Online: Simple Daily Practice

Speak English fluently: clear daily speaking steps

Speaking in class: how to stay calm

Spoken English exercises: everyday conversation practice

Stand out

A yellow umbrella stands out in a crowd because it is easy to see. An excellent application stands out because its quality is better. Both attract attention for different reasons.

Stationery or Stationary: How to Choose

Stative Verbs: Choosing the Correct Form

Stubborn: meaning, tone, and alternatives