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  1. "Ideas on" vs. "ideas for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    In the same way, using "for" in ideas on improving the team means you support improving the team while using "on" doesn't necessarily mean so. It's all connotation and subconscious language use …

  2. What does 'abstract ideas' mean? [closed] - English Language & Usage ...

    In the sentence for example: This book would also interest intelligent students with a taste for abstract ideas and theoretical arguments. What does the phrase "abstract ideas" mean? I looked up ...

  3. Why is "idea" sometimes pronounced as "idear"?

    Jul 3, 2011 · I know that idea is pronounced as /aɪˈdiə/, but I've meet several people in real life who put an 'r' at the end of the word. How come?

  4. vocabulary - Is there a word for a person with many creative ideas but ...

    Sep 22, 2015 · Is there a word in the English language that describes a personality type that has a creative mind and many ideas but for some reason (procrastinating, lack of energy or confidence, …

  5. idioms - Best way to describe "turning ideas into reality" - English ...

    Aug 3, 2014 · I'd like to ask if sentence “We accelerate ideas” sounds odd or natural? What is the best word/phrasal to describe transformation of the ideas into reality/real things?

  6. What is the word for a person who never listens to other people's ...

    Jul 14, 2014 · There is one person I know who never accepts other people's opinions and ideas, even if those opinions and ideas are worthwhile. What single word might describe such an attitude?

  7. "A lot of ideas" is or are? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 24, 2012 · To clarify this (correct) answer, "a lot of ideas" is actually a combined noun with two elements. Depending on the emphasis of the verb, you can direct the meaning toward "a lot" (is) or …

  8. etymology - How did spitballing originate - English Language & Usage ...

    Apr 6, 2017 · I find the word 'spitballing' very interesting. I am curious to know how this word originated. What is the logic behind the use of this word to mean "tossing around ideas?" Oxford English Dictionary

  9. Word or idiom for someone holding (seemingly) contradictory views

    Aug 15, 2016 · I think some good words would be conflicted, or confused. As an example of context, think of someone who believes in freedom of speech, but, at the same time, they would support …

  10. single word requests - What do you call a person who suggests ideas ...

    May 14, 2016 · Sorry if it has already been asked, but what do you call someone who gives ideas/suggestions? At a business meeting or a group discussion, for example.