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Jan 21, 2024 · The term warm the cockles of one’s heart dates back to the mid-1600s, a time when scientific texts were often written in Latin. The Latin term cochleae cordis means ventricles of the heart, and most probably, the word cochleae was corrupted as cockles. This may have been a mistake made by the less learned, or a deliberate joke.
Nov 16, 2012 · JustKate said: Yes, exactly. I don't know precisely where that line is, and it would vary depending on whether I was wearing shorts or a wool suit, but up to a certain point, the room would be "too warm," and after that point, it would be "hot." I appreciate your clarification very much, JustKate. I see.
Feb 8, 2011 · Arabic. Feb 10, 2011. #8. Yes, if I have a special guest in a meeting and I would like to welcome him in front of everybody before we start, thus, which one from the below sentences suits the situation: 1. Warm welcome (to/for) the new joiners. 2. A warm welcome (to/for) the new joiners. What confuses me that "welcome" is not a countable, and I ...
Dec 22, 2007 · Bonjour a tous! En anglais, il y a un difference entre warm et chaud. mais, il me semble qu'en francais on dit seulement chaud. mais, si on veut dire hot, as opposed to warm, ou warm as opposed to hot, qu'est-ce qu'on dit? c'est a dire, y a-t-il deux mots differents pour les deux temperatures differentes? merci!
Feb 24, 2014 · English-US. Feb 24, 2014. #3. I think "congratulations" is enough, jack. "Warm congratulations" sounds a little forced and insincere to me: Congratulations on the founding of your new company. "Warm celebrations" looks strange and possibly confusing. Cross-posted with Perpend, who seems to agree.
May 3, 2007 · May 3, 2007. #5. "Feel warm" usually refers to temperature. Sometimes people say "I feel (all) warm inside" when they're referring to inner content, happiness (but this is kind of informal, and maybe sarcastic!) I feel warmth for (I have good feelings toward) the people who show kindness and concern for me. Also, I feel the warmth that other ...
Jan 20, 2015 · English English. Jan 20, 2015. #2. 'spell' just means 'a short period of time' – unspecified. So it just means 'a few days/weeks of warm weather in October and November. You can have cold/rainy/dry/unsettled spells of weather too. J.
May 19, 2013 · Both are understandable and grammatical but just not (at least for me) the normal way of expressing affection. Of course you can say what you like to whomever you like, but I think (b) would be appropriate only in a close or sexual relationship. The trouble is that the word 'warm' is rather vague. If you mean 'loving' thoughts, then perhaps ...
Dec 26, 2013 · Sounds like an order. And it would be an order to the NON-guests to welcome X. A sign is made for the visitor, usually, so you say to the visitor " [here's] A Warm Welcome to you/X". Hi, Benny. I understand your meaning now. So it's no problem if it's written on the board "Let's warmly welcome D,E,and F to visit ABC. Thank you.
May 21, 2014 · From the WR dictionary: warm /wɔːm/ adj. characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot. maintaining or imparting heat: a warm coat. having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc: a warm personality.
