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14 de dez. de 2008 · Dec 14, 2008. #5. And, to further complicate this matter, “on the square” (in AE) could also mean to be honest and truthful. For example, “Joe asked Dan if this deal was on the square.”. I assume this meaning comes from the fact that using a square (a device used to measure and check the correct angles of wood or metal prior to cutting ...
Which is more correct, and when do I use each of them? I've found two examples: The band were playing ON the town square. She has a stall IN the town square. Cambridge Dictionary of Contemporary English says both are correct, but what's the essential difference? >
3 de nov. de 2006 · In your example, either will work, depending on your meaning. At the square mean could mean beside the square, at the corner of the square, in the square, etc. In the square is more specific and means inside the square. Meet me in the square at the statue means meet me beside the statue which is inside the square. I hope that makes sense.
8 de jul. de 2008 · I would say that "square" means conventional or conservative (i.e. not "hip") rather than boring per se, although such people are indeed boring to those who consider them square. It's also a noun: a square person can be called "a square". "Be there or be square", is an old jingle which means if you are not present at this event (party, gig, etc ...
18 de out. de 2004 · what is the french word for the symbol "#" pound; found on a standard telephone and keypad, etc. # Moderator note: Multiple threads merged to create this one. If you want a quick answer, see below. Otherwise, keep reading. English: UK: hash (sometimes square) USA: pound sign (sometimes...
27 de set. de 2006 · A; You owe me 500 dollars and I lost your camera. Though they're not equal in value, let's call it even. B; O.K. We're square. Is it correct to say 'We're square.' here?
2 de mai. de 2017 · May 4, 2017. #13. The windows are both open and square - and they are metaphorically the mouths out of which comes the laughter of the houses (just as people laugh out of their mouths). Also it may be helpful to note that "ran along them" in this case does not seem to imply the houses are moving, even metaphorically, because it follows the line ...
3 de set. de 2009 · In this context I believe that "square" comes from carpentry or a similar field. When one builds something or puts something together one has to ensure that the parts are square, i.e. either at perfect right angles (90°) or butted perfectly against other parts. See A1 and A6. I should also mention that I could be wrong on the origin.
31 de mar. de 2009 · London, GB. UK English. Mar 31, 2009. #8. The other problem with your example is that if you fail your final exams (finals) you do not really go back to the beginning of your course. "They redesigned the project and took the new plans back to the client but he still didn't like them so they were back to square one, for the second time!"
30 de jan. de 2008 · US; English. Jan 31, 2008. #4. To me, "to stand square" means to stand directly facing something, with one's feet shoulder-width apart. Although not always used in this context, it can sometimes be said of people who are angry. When it's said of people who are angry or frustrated, it usually indicates that they are not slouching or leaning but ...
