at and t cellular: Love It or Hate It, "Irregardless" Is a Word

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According to the Dictionary, "Irregardless" Is a Word

"Irregardless" is a real word that has been around for a very long time — irregardless of what your English teacher may have told you. Need proof? It's in the dictionary.

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Grammar

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What Is a Double Negative?

Learn why two negatives don't always make a positive in the world of grammar.

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Idioms

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Why Do We Call It a "Pet Peeve"?

Do the sounds of someone chewing drive you to distraction? If you call that, or some other annoying habit, a "pet peeve," you might want to learn where the term came from.

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Over the Rainbow — 8 Colors You Didn't Know Existed

Can you name even 50 shades from the millions of colors that exist? Let's go beyond turquoise, indigo, teal, magenta, and the like. Here are eight colors you've definitely seen, but never had a name for.

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Slang

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We're Chuffed to Adopt These British Slang Terms

Across the pond, they have a few words that may sound a tad peculiar to American ears. It's not just tea and crumpets, either — the Brits have creative slang to describe everything from your mood to your friends to your drinking habits.