This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Fewer than 10% of custom bridal gowns are now white or ivory, signaling a major shift in how brides approach the ...

Understanding the Context

Los Angeles Times: The Case for Color: Why Brides Are Rethinking the White Wedding Dress The Case for Color: Why Brides Are Rethinking the White Wedding Dress Do we say something for affect or effect? For instance, if I give the description of a round ball, it seems that the word round is redundant; however, I have chosen to combine those words "for aff... word choice - Do we say something for affect or effect? - English ...

Key Insights

'somebody takes hours to do something' Implication / translation: Somebody is doing some task, and it takes him hours. 'it takes somebody hours to do something' Implication / translation: In order to complete the task, it takes somebody hours. This emphasizes the sentence, and is commonly used if wanting to complain / make a point / hyperbolize ... active vs passive - somebody takes some time to do something vs It ... I've been looking into the meaning of "ruin something for someone" in dictionaries, but cannot find any explanation.

Final Thoughts

I'd like to know what it means in the sentence: "You ruined that...