Jul 11, 2015 · The phrase "search me" is so ubiquitous in the English language that it is found on every list of common idioms. It is a situational idiom for "I don't know" in response to any direct …

Jul 1, 2017 · I thought the expression was "to search from land to sea" but according to Google, I'm wrong. What's the correct expression? Example sentence: After searching his jacket __, he …

Aug 3, 2022 · The colloquial AmE expression “beats me” appears to be quite old: Greens Dictionary of Slang earliest usage dates from mid 19th c. But unluckily it doesn’t provide any …

May 3, 2011 · I've been trying to search for the origin and meaning of the phrase "Shiver my timbers", but can't seem to find anything.

It appears that "on behalf of myself" is far more common than "on behalf of me" in Google Books search results—and that is before we remove instances where the person speaking "on behalf …

The transitive MWVs look for and search for are near-synonyms (search indicating a rather keener approach). With search the internet for a supplier, I think I have to plead a hybrid case: search …

May 6, 2020 · By extension, any hunt, search, or quest for something that is fictitious, non-existent, elusive, or illusory. The president has pledged to make universal healthcare a reality, …

Mar 11, 2011 · I think "search on" is perfectly normal usage where the particular search engine (or search facility within an application) is not a variable to be considered. In such cases, "search …

Sep 11, 2019 · Casual equivalents could be "Search me" (with the emphasis on me) or "I haven't the foggiest" (idea being implied).

Apr 3, 2014 · 2 This is irrelevant to the question, but it's a simple and useful tool.Type the word or phrase you are interested in google's search box with quotes. For example, "duplicity". The …