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  1. nouns - What is the plural of "scenario"? - English Language

    Feb 8, 2011 · What is the plural of "scenario"? I have always used "scenarios", but have recently come across "scenaria" and "scenarii". Should I be treating it as an Italian or Latin word?

  2. What is the difference between a scenario and situation?

    Feb 20, 2014 · The distinction is VERY subtle. And they're frequently used interchangeably. The scenario is the underlying setting. Essentially the background. The situation can mean the …

  3. grammar - "When" or "Where" when refering to scenario?

    Sep 1, 2016 · In a sentence like, "This bias may not be acceptable in all scenarios, especially where/when recall is important," which of where/when should be used?

  4. Is there a phrase for "the boy who cried wolf" when the boy stops ...

    Apr 7, 2022 · If my interpretation of your senario is correct, when the townsfolk [finally] understood/realized what the wolf-crying boy was up to (just trying to get attention/reactions), …

  5. What made the "worst case scenario" a popular expression?

    Feb 3, 2016 · A worst-case scenario is a cliché that refers to: the worse possible future outcome. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms) Though the meaning is quite intuitive, the …

  6. What is the real history of the word "scenario"?

    In a moment of revery, I pondered from what language the word "scenario" originated. Unsurprisingly, it's Italian in origin, according to etymonline, but the etymonline etymology …

  7. idioms - "Worse comes to worst" or "worst comes to worst"

    Jan 17, 2011 · Which is correct: worse comes to worst or worst comes to worst? The former seems more logical but the latter is what appears in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  8. In/under this situation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 3, 2017 · It's just not very idiomatic to use situation for your context. Stick with the standard under these circumstances if the context is relatively formal, otherwise just like this. …

  9. Where did the phrase blue sky thinking come from?

    Jun 3, 2018 · wordhistories from the 1700's. Then in the 20th century emerged the business jargon: blue sky thinking Origin: Some people believe this began as a reference to casual …

  10. "Cater to" vs. "cater for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 16, 2018 · Is there any difference between "cater to" and "cater for"? Which is better in this context: The dramatist must cater to the taste of the audience. The dramatist must cater for …