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- Why do we say I win instead of I won?
For a long time I was wondering why there is I win instead of I won I met such usage in a lot of games and movies For me, it's logical to say I won, because this winning action is done already
- word or term for letting someone else have a chance to win
What's the word for giving a chance to someone, or when you play with little children and you don't fully use your ability to play professionally—instead you play with their level so that they can
- grammar - Is win or winning more suitable? - English Language . . .
In this sentence, which word is more suitable: I'll think of you as we watch the Blue Socks win winning the game Any help about the grammar here would also be appreciated
- What can I call 2nd and 3rd place finishes in a competition?
In horse betting, yes "A win bet means your horse must win, a place bet means it must finish first or second and a show bet means it must be first, second or third though of course this means a lower payout " Dunno about other contexts
- word or phrase for collective serendipity or win-win situation
4 win win adjective advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved a win–win situation a win–win deal a win-win outcome I've also heard win-win used as a noun in speech "It's a win win for everyone "
- etymology - Origin of the phrase for the win? - English Language . . .
Numerous internet sources, including a hotforwords video, claim that FTW, "for the win", originated with Hollywood Squares, a 1966-1981 US television show It's likely that Hollywood Squares popularized the phrase, using it in show after show for 15 years, but I believe the true origin of it is in football or rugby For example, after making a touchdown in football, a team faces the choice of
- In a tournament, do I get a by, a bye, or a buy?
If there are an odd number of competitors at any stage of a single-elimination tournament, one player is excused from play and continues on as if he had defeated his (nonexistent) opponent This is
- To win by a lot - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Win decisively over someone, outdo For example, When it comes to the Patriots' Day parade, Lexington beats the pants off the neighboring towns, or This beer beats the other brands hollow
- meaning - Where did the expression, I cant win for losing come from . . .
The only context I know this one from is Grateful Dead's Cumberland Blues - Lotta poor man got the Cumberland Blues \ He can't win for losing \ Lotta poor man got to walk the line \ Just to pay his union dues Dunno if they wrote it, but that would presumably be in the 60s even if I personally wasn't listening to it until the 70s
- meaning - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Meaning Win easily, with little effort Origin Jockeys need to keep a tight rein in order to encourage their horse to run Anyone who is so far ahead that he can afford to slacken off and still win he can drop his hands and loosen the reins - hence winning 'hands down' This is recorded from the mid 19th century For example, 'Pips' Lyrics Lays, 1867: "There were good horses in those days
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