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  1. What's the meaning of "on notice" and "under advisement"?

    Apr 12, 2011 · If the answer is not known the Minster can answer by saying that they are taking the question "on notice". In other words, let me find out and get back to you. The reason they …

  2. "I'm putting you on notice." Proper phrase? [duplicate]

    Oct 15, 2015 · Being "put on notice" is still an idiomatic phrase for being given warning of possible future dismissal or reprimand. It is perhaps a bit rude and rough, but generally there is no point …

  3. word choice - "Please note" vs. "please notice" - English Language ...

    When I'm writing a text and want to ask the reader to pay close attention to a point, should I write "Please note" or "Please notice"? Is there any difference?

  4. adjectives - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    For example, the main definition of notable is: Worthy or deserving of attention, esp. on account of excellence, value, or importance; significant in size or amount; noteworthy, remarkable, …

  5. The meaning of "note" as a verb - English Language & Usage …

    Jul 31, 2020 · I understand note as a verb means notice/heed mention/refer to take notes (note down) But I found it confusing when it comes to the definition 1 and 2. Let's look at the …

  6. meaning - "features and characteristics" - English Language

    Jun 11, 2012 · Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English says: feature: a part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical characteristic: a quality or …

  7. Word or short phrase for seeing without observing

    Nov 22, 2015 · I mean, when you idly, passively see something, and you do minimally notice it (if someone later asks "did you see X" you'll say yes), but it doesn't register, you don't process it …

  8. A word/phrase for “ not wanting to draw attention”

    Aug 23, 2020 · For example someone is looking to circumvent contacting the local club board by going to the head office to remove club membership as to not draw attention, in other words …

  9. etymology - Origin of using "clocked" to mean "noticed" - English ...

    The OED’s definition of the verb in this sense is ‘To watch or observe; to look at, notice. slang (orig. U.S.)’ and the earliest citation, from an American source, is dated 1942. At roughly the …

  10. What is the difference between "wry" and "dry" humor?

    Apr 16, 2017 · Please describe the differences between wry humor and dry humor. Research This definition says wry literally means "twisted" and is associated with sarcasm. This article …